Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Processing Score
18.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 38 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, corn syrup, plus 4 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
077890347904
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size58 g
Amount per serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
5%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 440mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate 40g
15%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 6g
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
Potassium 220mg
5%
* 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
24 listed · 9 flagged for reviewENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEY, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, PALM OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SILICON DIOXIDE, MALTODEXTRIN, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, NONFAT MILK, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6, SOYBEAN OIL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Acetylated Monoglycerides, Medium Chain Triglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 53% 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 Macaroni & Cheese Dinner'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.
- Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker
In this product: Milk Protein Concentrate.
Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Macaroni Product (Wheat Flour, Durum Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride, Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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