Mac & Cheese
Processing Score
12.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 43 ingredients, including artificial colors, modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
632674651006
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size58 g
Amount per serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 550mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate 34g
12%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 12g
Calcium 110mg
8%
Iron 1.3mg
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
24 listed · 9 flagged for reviewENRICHED MACARONI (DURUM SEMOLINA FLOUR (WHEAT), NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE POWDER (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYME), INULIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS (CHEESE, YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM CASEINATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUM ARABIC), WHOLE DRY MILK, CREAM POWDER (NONFAT DRY MILK, TOCOPHEROLS, ASCORBYL PALMITATE), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ACETIC ACID, ONION POWDER, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, GARLIC POWDER, DEXTROSE, XANTHAN GUM, LACTIC ACID, SOYBEAN OIL, LACTOSE, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL TOCOPHEROLS, ANNATTO POWDER, YELLOW 5, SILICON DIOXIDE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Mac & Cheese scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Cheese, Yeast Extract, Sodium Caseinate, Mono And Diglycerides, Gum Arabic)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Other Additives (Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
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 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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Macaroni (Durum Semolina Flour (Wheat), Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin, Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Powder.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
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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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