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Macaroni & Cheese Shells Dinner

Processing Score
11.0Ultra-Processed
Nutrition Score
5/10Good

The processing score reflects 43 ingredients, including modified ingredients and enriched flour or grain. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
021130501830
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size70 g
Amount per serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg
2%
Sodium 510mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate 50g
18%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 8g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 3mg
17%
Potassium 270mg
6%

* 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

15 listed · 6 flagged for review

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX: DAIRY PRODUCT SOLIDS, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEY, SALT, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BUTTER (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], BUTTER [CREAM, SALT, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR)], CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTERMILK. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BEET JUICE, ANNATTO EXTRACT, BETA CAROTENE, TURMERIC OLEORESIN, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE.

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What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Macaroni & Cheese Shells Dinner'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.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese And Butter (Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Butter [Cream, Salt, Annatto Extract (Color)], Cheese Culture, Enzymes).

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto Extract, Beta Carotene.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

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