Penne Alfredo

Processing Score

11.9Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

1.5/10Poor

The processing score reflects 45 ingredients, including modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds. It also contains trans fat.

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

00013800325600

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size204 g

Amount per serving

Calories

420

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 30g

38%

Saturated Fat 10g

50%

Trans Fat 0.5g

Cholesterol 45mg

15%

Sodium 860mg

37%

Total Carbohydrate 28g

10%

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 6g

Protein 10g

Calcium 200mg

15%

Iron 0.7mg

* 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

23 listed · 7 flagged for review

BLANCHED ENRICHED PASTA (WATER, SEMOLINA, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CREAM, SKIM MILK, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CANOLA OIL, PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), 2% OR LESS OF MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, ASIAGO CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ENZYME MODIFIED PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, WATER, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, LACTOSE, DATEM, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SPICE, XANTHAN GUM, CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, ANNATTO COLOR, TURMERIC OLEORESIN COLOR, NATURAL FLAVORS.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Penne Alfredo scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (2% Or Less Of Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme Modified Parmesan Cheese (Cultured Milk, Water, Salt, Enzymes)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
Emulsifiers (Datem, Mono- And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Frozen Dinners, this product is more processed than about 37% of the 5,358 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 Penne 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: Blanched Enriched Pasta (Water, Semolina, Egg Whites, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Canola 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.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

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