Vermont Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Processing Score
9.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 48 ingredients, including modified ingredients and emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
717854040020
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size283 g
Amount per serving
Calories
320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
17%
Saturated Fat 8g
40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 600mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 36g
13%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 14g
Calcium 300mg
23%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* 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
16 listed · 3 flagged for reviewBROCCOLI, WHOLE GRAIN CAVATAPPI (WATER, WHOLE WHEAT DURUM FLOUR, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, HALF AND HALF (MILK, CREAM), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PANKO BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, YEAST, SEA SALT), LOW MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PARMESAN CHEESE ( [MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT), LESS THAN 2% OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, GRANULATED ONION, XANTHAN GUM, MUSTARD FLOUR, PARSLEY, SPICES.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Vermont Cheddar Mac & Cheese scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Less Than 2% Of 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 Vermont Cheddar Mac & Cheese'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Panko Bread Crumbs (Wheat Flour, Cane Sugar, Yeast, Sea Salt).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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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