Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli & Cheddar
Processing Score
11.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 32 ingredients, including preservatives, ingredients listed as artificial, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
011140108860
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size27 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 460mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 19g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 50mg
4%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
Potassium 350mg
7%
* 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
18 listed · 9 flagged for reviewIDAHO POTATOES, MALTODEXTRIN, BROCCOLI, CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER [CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID], WHEY, SALT, NONFAT MILK, OF: NATURAL FLAVORS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, COLOR (EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC, ANNATTO, AND PAPRIKA), LACTIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, CANOLA OIL, FRESHNESS PRESERVED WITH: CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BISULFITE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BHA, BHT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli & Cheddar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Bha, Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Of: Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 4,145 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli & Cheddar'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Cheddar Cheese Powder [Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Whey, Buttermilk Solids, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid].
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color (Extractives Of Turmeric, Annatto, And Paprika).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Freshness Preserved With: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bisulfite.
Natural sources but industrial application.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese and American Cheese vs Cheddar comparisons.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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