Macaroni and Cheese
Processing Score
7.4Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
688267136351
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size113 g
Amount per serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 180mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 6g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
14 listed · 2 flagged for reviewCHEESE SAUCE: HEAVY CREAM, WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT AND ENZYMES, POTATO STARCH, CORNSTARCH, CALCIUM SULFATE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING. NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL PRESERVATIVE]), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, BUTTER (CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORING), SALT, BLACK PEPPER, WHITE PEPPER, PARSLEY. PASTA: DURUM SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Macaroni and Cheese's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Modified StarchesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Modified Cornstarch.
Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ferrous Sulfate (Iron).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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