Is Annie's Shells with Alfredo Pasta & Cheese healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 81/100 (grade A). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (789 mg). Sodium Phosphate is worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Annie's Shells with Alfredo Pasta & Cheese?

In label order (largest amount first): Organic Pasta (organic wheat flour), Parmesan Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), Whey, Cheddar Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), Salt, Organic Corn Starch, Sodium Phosphate, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Spices, Silicon Dioxide (for anticaking)..

Does Annie's Shells with Alfredo Pasta & Cheese contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sodium Phosphate (worth noting): Excessive intake of phosphates may impact kidney health or calcium balance.

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Annie's Shells with Alfredo Pasta & Cheese

Name: Annie's Shells with Alfredo Pasta & Cheese
Brand: Annie's
SKU: 00013562144648

Annie's

Listed as: Annie's Shells with Alfredo Pasta & Cheese, Made with Organic Pasta

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting4/5 ★

Ingredient rating 4/5 — nothing restricted, and no more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

1 worth noting.

Sodium PhosphateWorth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in US · Permitted with limits in Canada
Excessive intake of phosphates may impact kidney health or calcium balance.
Worth knowing: Commonly used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in processed foods.
Depends on amount

TrustPick Health Score

81/100 · A

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Serving size: 71 g (2.5 oz dry mix About 1 cup prepared)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1Organic Pasta (organic wheat flour)
2Parmesan Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes)
3Whey
4Cheddar Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes)
5Salt
6Organic Corn Starch
7Sodium Phosphate
8Garlic Powder
9Onion Powder
10Spices
11Silicon Dioxide (for anticaking).

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (71 g)
Energy	366 kcal	259.9 kcal
Fat	4.9 g	3.5 g
of which saturated	2.8 g	2 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	67.6 g	48 g
of which sugars	4.2 g	3 g
of which added sugars	0 g	0 g
Fibre	4.2 g	3 g
Protein	14.1 g	10 g
Sodium	789 mg	560.2 mg

Questions about Annie's Shells with Alfredo Pasta & Cheese

Is Annie's Shells with Alfredo Pasta & Cheese healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 81/100 (grade A). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (789 mg). Sodium Phosphate is worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Annie's Shells with Alfredo Pasta & Cheese?: In label order (largest amount first): Organic Pasta (organic wheat flour), Parmesan Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), Whey, Cheddar Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), Salt, Organic Corn Starch, Sodium Phosphate, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Spices, Silicon Dioxide (for anticaking)..
Does Annie's Shells with Alfredo Pasta & Cheese contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sodium Phosphate (worth noting): Excessive intake of phosphates may impact kidney health or calcium balance.

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