Mac & Cheese
Processing Score
7.2Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums 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
858046004106
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size283 g
Amount per serving
Calories
580
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g
38%
Saturated Fat 20g
100%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 90mg
30%
Sodium 1010mg
44%
Total Carbohydrate 52g
19%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 25g
Calcium 450mg
35%
Iron 3.6mg
20%
* 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
11 listed · 4 flagged for reviewCOOKED ORGANIC GLUTEN FREE PENNE PASTA (WATER, ORGANIC RICE, ORGANIC QUINOA), CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO), MILK, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, CREAM CHEESE (MILK AND CREAM, SALT, STABILIZERS [CAROB BEAN GUM AND/OR XATHAN AND/OR GUAR GUMS]), RICE STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS (MILK), SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN), SALT AND SPICE.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Mac & 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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavors (Milk).
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Natural Flavor (Maltodextrin).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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