Penne & Cheese with Bacon

Processing Score

7.6Highly Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

4.5/10Fair

The processing score reflects 36 ingredients, including natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

698997808008

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size227 g

Amount per serving

Calories

460

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17g

22%

Saturated Fat 10g

50%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 95mg

32%

Sodium 710mg

31%

Total Carbohydrate 61g

22%

Dietary Fiber 3g

11%

Total Sugars 5g

Protein 16g

Calcium 250mg

19%

Iron 0.4mg

* 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

15 listed · 4 flagged for review

PASTEURIZED MILK, GLUTEN FREE PENNE PASTA (CORN FLOUR, RICE FLOUR), WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), UNCURED BACON TOPPING (NO NITRATES OR NITRITES ADDED*)*EXCEPT FOR THE NATURALLY OCCURRING NITRATES FOUND IN CELERY JUICE (PORK, WATER, SALT, TURBINADO SUGAR, SEASONING [CULTURED CELERY JUICE POWDER, SEA SALT]), BUTTER, CHEESE FLAVOR (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE), MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), RICE STARCH, FLAVOR (YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR), CITRUS FIBER, KOSHER SALT, BLACK PEPPER, ANNATTO EXTRACT, MUSTARD FLOUR.

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What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Penne & Cheese with Bacon'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: Flavor (Yeast Extract, Salt, Natural Flavor).

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Uncured Bacon Topping (No Nitrates Or Nitrites Added*)*Except For The Naturally Occurring Nitrates Found In Celery Juice (Pork, Water, Salt, Turbinado Sugar, Seasoning [Cultured Celery Juice Powder, Sea Salt]).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Kosher Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto Extract.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Bacon vs Sausage comparison.

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