Pasta Alfredo
Processing Score
12.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 46 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
851238005066
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size65 g
Amount per serving
Calories
280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 770mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate 43g
16%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* 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
16 listed · 7 flagged for reviewPASTA (DURUM SEMOLINA FLOUR [WHEAT], NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED, NONDAIRY CREAMER (COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE [FROM MILK], MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SILICON DIOXIDE), NONDAIRY CREAMER (HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE [FROM MILK], DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SILICON DIOXIDE, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS [TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS]), MALTODEXTRIN, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYME, FOLIC ACID), HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, PARMESAN FLAVOR (SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, POTATO MALTODEXTRIN, COCONUT OIL), PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, DRIED ONION, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pasta Alfredo scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Pasta Alfredo'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 PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Pasta (Durum Semolina Flour [Wheat], Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [Iron], Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Nondairy Creamer (Coconut Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate [From Milk], Mono And Diglycerides, Dipotassium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide), Nondairy Creamer (High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate [From Milk], Dipotassium Phosphate, Mono And Diglycerides, Silicon Dioxide, Mixed Tocopherols [To Preserve Freshness]), Maltodextrin, Parmesan Flavor (Salt, Yeast Extract, Potato Maltodextrin, Coconut Oil).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
Ketzal for iPhone
Avoiding Milk, Wheat Or Soy?
This product lists milk, wheat and soy in its ingredients. Ketzal, our iPhone app, tracks these and other allergens and ingredients on your Avoid List. Download Ketzal to set up your own Avoid List and get an alert when a product you scan contains something on it.
Get Ketzal
Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
No Drain Macaroni Pasta, Rotini
Meijer
1.09.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
No Drain Macaroni Product, Rotini
Meijer
1.09.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Organic Cavatappi Macaroni Pasta
1.09.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Organic No Drain Macaroni Pasta, Cavatappi
Meijer
1.09.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
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.
Something wrong on this page? Let me know. If it's a product, you can also submit photos of its label using our mobile app, Ketzal.