ClearEatyKraft mac & cheese
macaroni-and-cheese
No ingredients scored poorly — a relatively clean ingredient list for its category.
Why this score
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)Ultra-processed per the NOVA classification — −1.5, never below 7 on this rule alone.
Ingredients (22)
- 6Enriched Macaroni Wheat FlourRefined grain with added nutrients; processing reduces fiber and micronutrients
- 7Durum FlourWhole grain flour; higher protein than common wheat; minimally processed
- 8NiacinB vitamin; essential nutrient added to fortified grain products.
- 8Ferrous sulfate ironBioavailable iron supplement; effective for preventing iron deficiency anemia
- 8Thiamin mononitrateVitamin B1; essential nutrient, naturally occurring form, safe
- 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; essential nutrient, supports energy metabolism safely
- 8Folic acidVitamin B9; critical prenatal nutrient added to enriched grains.
- 8WheyMilk byproduct, good protein source, minimally processed
- 8milk fatNatural saturated fat; minimal processing; essential fat-soluble vitamins; whole food source.
- 6SaltMineral electrolyte; acceptable in normal amounts.
- 8Milk Protein ConcentrateDerived from milk, minimally processed, high protein content.
- 5Sodium TriphosphateUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
- 6Tapioca FlourProcessed starch with minimal nutrients, but safe and neutral
- 7Citric AcidNatural preservative and acidulant; safe in typical supplement amounts.
- 7Calcium PhosphateFood-grade mineral supplement, safe additive for calcium fortification
- 6Sodium PhosphateFood additive for texture; generally safe but artificial.
- 7Lactic acidNaturally derived acid; safe preservative and flavor enhancer.
- 9PaprikaNatural spice from dried pepper, minimal processing.
- 9TurmericNatural spice with well-documented anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
- 6AnnattoNatural color from seed, minimally processed, no safety concerns.
- 8Cheese cultureFermentation aid; safe and traditional.
- 7EnzymesProcessing aid; generally recognized as safe.
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.
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How ClearEaty scores food
ClearEaty gives every food a single 1–10 score built from two honest principles: the quality of what's actually on the ingredient list, and how heavily the food is processed. Recognizable whole-food ingredients lift the score; additives, refined oils, and heavily processed inputs pull it down. The score is our own opinion to help you compare products at a glance — it is not a medical judgment, and dietary badges above reflect label claims only.
Score reflects ClearEaty's ingredient- and processing-based opinion. Always read the actual label for allergens and medical needs.