Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Kraft
Listed as: MACARONI & CHEESE DINNER, MACARONI & CHEESE
Ingredients
In label order, highest quantity first
- 1ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID)
- 2CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SEMISOFT CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PALM OIL, SALT, SUGAR, MILKFAT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CELLULOSE GUM, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SILICON DIOXIDE [ANTICAKING AGENT], CITRIC ACID, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], XANTHAN GUM, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR [CONTAINS CELERY], AUTOLYZED YEAST, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, TORULA YEAST, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, DRIED YEAST, ENZYMES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CHEESE CULTURE)
- 3MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
- 4MALTODEXTRIN
- 5POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
- 6ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES
- 7SALT
- 8MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES
- 9APOCAROTENAL (COLOR).
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (57 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 368 kcal | 209.8 kcal |
| Fat | 6.1 g | 3.5 g |
| of which saturated | 3.5 g | 2 g |
| of which trans | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 66.7 g | 38 g |
| of which sugars | 10.5 g | 6 g |
| Fibre | 1.8 g | 1 g |
| Protein | 12.3 g | 7 g |
| Sodium | 1000 mg | 570 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 65/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1000 mg). Corn Syrup Solids, Palm Oil, Salt, Sugar and 5 more 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): ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SEMISOFT CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PALM OIL, SALT, SUGAR, MILKFAT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CELLULOSE GUM, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SILICON DIOXIDE [ANTICAKING AGENT], CITRIC ACID, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], XANTHAN GUM, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR [CONTAINS CELERY], AUTOLYZED YEAST, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, TORULA YEAST, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, DRIED YEAST, ENZYMES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CHEESE CULTURE), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR)..
- Does Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
- Corn Syrup Solids (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars may contribute to health issues such as obesity and diabetes. Palm Oil (worth noting): Environmental and health concerns have been raised about palm oil production and consumption. Salt (worth noting): Excessive sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure and cardiovascular risks. Sugar (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars may contribute to health issues such as obesity and diabetes. Sodium Tripolyphosphate (worth noting): Excessive intake of phosphates may affect calcium metabolism. Sodium Phosphate (worth noting): Excessive intake of phosphates may affect calcium metabolism.
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