ClearEatyTrader Joe's Organic Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni & 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.
- Medium saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: medium salt (−0.2).
- Organiccertified organic + mostly organic ingredients (+1.0).
Ingredients (8)
- 9Organic durum wheatWhole grain, minimally processed, good protein and fiber source
- 8Organic WheatWhole grain, natural, nutrient-dense carbohydrate source
- 6SaltMineral electrolyte; acceptable in normal amounts.
- 8Organic wheyByproduct of cheese-making, good protein content, minimally processed
- 6Non-animal enzymesProcessed but generally safe; aids cheese production without animal products
- 5Disodium phosphateFood additive; safe in regulated amounts but minimal nutritional value
- 5Silicon dioxideUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
- 9Organic cultured pasteurized milkNatural dairy source, fermented, provides calcium and probiotics
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.
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.