Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

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 72/100 (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) and Cheese Blend (Cheddar, Granular, Semisoft and Blue Cheese, Water, Sodium Phosphate, Vinegar, Salt) 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, NONFATDRY MILK, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, FLAVOR), COOKED CHICKEN & BEEF MEATBALLS (CHICKEN, BEEF, WATER, BREAD CRUMBS [WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, YEAST, SEA SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE), SPICE EXTRACTIVE], EGGS, ROMANO CHEESE [CULTURED COW'S MILK, ENZYMES, SALT], DEHYDRATED ONIONS, DRIED CANE SYRUP, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), GREEN BEANS, MARINARA SAUCE (WATER, TOMATO PUREE [TOMATO PASTE, WATER], HONEY, CORNSTARCH, SALT, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, DRIED ONION, 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 regulated due to potential health concerns at high intake levels. Cheese Blend (Cheddar, Granular, Semisoft and Blue Cheese, Water, Sodium Phosphate, Vinegar, Salt) (worth noting): Phosphates are permitted but regulated due to potential health concerns at high intake levels.