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Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Kraft

Listed as: KRAFT MACARONI & CHEESE DINNER, 8.5 OZ, CHEESE

Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1MACARONI & CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT [WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID], HALF AND HALF [MILK, CREAM], CHEESE SAUCE MIX [WHEY, MILKFAT, SALT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, TAPIOCA FLOUR, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, WITH PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, AND ANNATTO ADDED FOR COLOR, ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE], BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (COLOR)], TAPIOCA STARCH, CHEESE BLEND [CHEDDAR, GRANULAR, SEMISOFT AND BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, VINEGAR, SALT], FLAVOR ENHANCER [MILK SOLIDS, NONFAT DRY MILK, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, FLAVOR)
  2. 2FULLY COOKED GLAZED DICED WHITE MEAT CHICKEN (WHITE MEAT CHICKEN, WATER, SUGAR, CORN OIL, TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT, HONEY)
  3. 3BROCCOLI
  4. 4BUTTER SAUCE (WATER, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], CORNSTARCH, SALT, MILK SOLIDS, SKIM MILK POWDER, FLAVOR, NATURAL FLAVOR)

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (241 g)
Energy120 kcal289.2 kcal
Fat3.7 g9 g
of which saturated1.9 g4.5 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate13.7 g33 g
of which sugars3.3 g8 g
of which added sugars1.2 g2.9 g
Fibre0.8 g1.9 g
Protein8.3 g20 g
Sodium237 mg571.2 mg

Questions about Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Is Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner healthy?
TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 71/100 (grade B). Per 100 g, sugar and sodium are below our "high" thresholds. Cheese Sauce Mix (Whey, Milkfat, Salt, Milk Protein Concentrate, Sodium Triphosphate, Tapioca Flour, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Paprika, Turmeric, Annatto, Enzymes, Cheese Culture), Cheese Blend (Cheddar, Granular, Semisoft and Blue Cheese, Water, Sodium Phosphate, Vinegar, Salt) and Flavor are 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 Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner?
In label order (largest amount first): MACARONI & CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT [WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID], HALF AND HALF [MILK, CREAM], CHEESE SAUCE MIX [WHEY, MILKFAT, SALT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, TAPIOCA FLOUR, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, WITH PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, AND ANNATTO ADDED FOR COLOR, ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE], BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (COLOR)], TAPIOCA STARCH, CHEESE BLEND [CHEDDAR, GRANULAR, SEMISOFT AND BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, VINEGAR, SALT], FLAVOR ENHANCER [MILK SOLIDS, NONFAT DRY MILK, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, FLAVOR), FULLY COOKED GLAZED DICED WHITE MEAT CHICKEN (WHITE MEAT CHICKEN, WATER, SUGAR, CORN OIL, TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT, HONEY), BROCCOLI, BUTTER SAUCE (WATER, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], CORNSTARCH, SALT, MILK SOLIDS, SKIM MILK POWDER, FLAVOR, NATURAL FLAVOR).
Does Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
Cheese Sauce Mix (Whey, Milkfat, Salt, Milk Protein Concentrate, Sodium Triphosphate, Tapioca Flour, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Paprika, Turmeric, Annatto, Enzymes, Cheese Culture) (worth noting): Phosphates are permitted but have maximum-use limits due to potential health concerns at high intake. Cheese Blend (Cheddar, Granular, Semisoft and Blue Cheese, Water, Sodium Phosphate, Vinegar, Salt) (worth noting): Phosphates are permitted but have maximum-use limits due to potential health concerns at high intake. Flavor (worth noting): The specific nature of the flavor is not disclosed, making its regulatory status unclear.

Other healthy alternatives

Other brands' pasta with a Health Score of 65 or more.