Parmesan Pasta Side Dish
Processing Score
9.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 29 ingredients, including corn syrup, modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041303016602
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size60 g
Amount per serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 510mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate 43g
16%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 7g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 2mg
11%
Potassium 320mg
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 · 7 flagged for reviewENRICHED MACARONI SPINACH BLEND [WHEAT FLOUR, SPINACH, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WHEY (FROM MILK), PALM OIL, ONION*, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, NONFAT DRY MILK, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), GARLIC*, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, YEAST EXTRACT, ROMANO AND PARMESAN CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, XANTHAN GUM, LACTIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Parmesan Pasta Side Dish scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 Parmesan Pasta Side Dish'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.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Macaroni Spinach Blend [Wheat Flour, Spinach, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (Iron), Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid].
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin (From Corn).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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