Tabatchnick Macaroni & Cheese, 2 Count, 15 Oz
Processing Score
11.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 52 ingredients, including modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0071262000411
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size213 g
Amount per serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 720mg
31%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 9g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 170mg
13%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
Potassium 100mg
2%
* 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 · 6 flagged for reviewWATER, ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (SEMOLINA [WHEAT], NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR (CHEDDAR CHEESE, {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}, WHEY, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, KOSHER ENZYME, SALT, ANNATTO [NATURAL COLORING]), AMERICAN CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SALT), CANOLA/SOYBEAN OIL, NONFAT DRY MILK, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR (NATURAL FLAVORS, YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN), SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, WHITE PEPPER, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT, ALCOHOL), SORBIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Tabatchnick Macaroni & Cheese, 2 Count, 15 Oz scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
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 Tabatchnick Macaroni & Cheese, 2 Count, 15 Oz'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: Enriched Macaroni Product (Semolina [Wheat], Niacin, Iron [Ferrous Sulfate], Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin And Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola/Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Natural Cheddar Cheese Flavor (Natural Flavors, Yeast Extract, Salt, Maltodextrin).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sorbic 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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