White Cheddar Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar
Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
810031711116
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size71 g
Amount per serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 630mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate 26g
9%
Dietary Fiber 20g
71%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 23g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 150mg
12%
Iron 1mg
6%
Potassium 480mg
10%
* 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 reviewMACARONI: LUPINI FLOUR, WATER, SUNFLOWER FLOUR, SOLUBLE TAPIOCA FIBER, XANTHAN GUM. CHEESE SEASONING: DEHYDRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), MILK SOLIDS, SALT, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), NATURAL FLAVORS, MILKFAT, NON-FAT DRY MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, White Cheddar Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum. Cheese Seasoning: Dehydrated Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 25% 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 White Cheddar Mac & Cheese, White Cheddar'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid Powder.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese and American Cheese vs Cheddar comparisons.
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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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