Tomato Basil Penne Hamburger Helper
Processing Score
13.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 29 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, enriched flour or grain, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00016000284241
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size42 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 600mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 3g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
19 listed · 7 flagged for reviewENRICHED PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, TOMATO*, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CITRIC ACID, PAPRIKA, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), BASIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICES, MALIC ACID, PARSLEY*, COLOR (CARAMEL COLOR, YELLOW LAKES 5 & 6, YELLOW 5 & 6, RED 40 LAKE), SILICON DIOXIDE, YEAST EXTRACT.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Tomato Basil Penne Hamburger Helper'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: Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Pasta (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Canola, Soybean And/Or Sunflower Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color (Caramel Color, Yellow Lakes 5 & 6, Yellow 5 & 6, Red 40 Lake).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
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