Western Family, Shells & Cheddar
Processing Score
13.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 34 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
015400026697
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size113 g
Amount per serving
Calories
390
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 820mg
36%
Total Carbohydrate 47g
17%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 16g
Calcium 80mg
6%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
* 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
22 listed · 6 flagged for reviewENRICHED MACARONI: ENRICHED DURUM SEMOLINA AND ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE: CHEDDAR, CHEESE MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, WATER, SWISS CHEESE (PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED AND LIQUID SOYBEAN OIL, NONFAT DRY MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY, BUTTER, LACTIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, BETA CAROTENE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Western Family, Shells & Cheddar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated And Liquid Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
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 Western Family, Shells & Cheddar'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin A Palmitate.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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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