Macaroni & Cheese
Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 32 ingredients, including modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
077890387733
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size227 g
Amount per serving
Calories
420
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g
26%
Saturated Fat 13g
65%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 65mg
22%
Sodium 610mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate 43g
16%
Dietary Fiber <1g
3%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 17g
Calcium 300mg
23%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
Potassium 0mg
0%
* 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
10 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWATER, MACARONI (SEMOLINA [WHEAT], NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID), WHOLE MILK, LIGHT CREAM (MILK, CREAM, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE), PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE PRODUCT (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK AND SKIM MILK, BUTTERMILK, MILKFAT, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ACETIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, CULTURES AND ANNATTO), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, ANNATTO EXTRACT, SPICES.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Macaroni & 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.
- Modified StarchesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Modified Corn Starch.
Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Macaroni (Semolina [Wheat], Niacin, Iron [Ferrous Sulfate], Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin And Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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