365 by Whole Foods Market, Vegan Macaroni & Cheese, 15 Ounce
What You Should Know
You’d spot this in the ready-meals or refrigerated prepared foods section at Whole Foods when you want a fast, plant-based take on a childhood favorite. It reads comforting and nostalgic — a familiar mac & cheese vibe — but marketed as a healthier vegan option. The ingredient list (refined starches and oils, isolated proteins, gums and ‘natural flavors’) and the smooth, cheese-like texture point to industrial formulation typical of ultra-processed products.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
ELBOW, MACARONI, (WATER,, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, DURUM, WHEAT, SEMOLINA, [DURUM, WHEAT, SEMOLINA,, NIACIN,, FERROUS, SULFATE,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID]), VEGAN, CHEESE, SAUCE, (WATER,, CARROTS,, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, NUTRITIONAL, YEAST, [DRIED, YEAST,, NIACIN, {VITAMIN, B3},, PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE, {VITAMIN, B6},, RIBOFLAVIN, {VITAMIN, B2},, THIAMINE, HYDROCHLORIDE, {VITAMIN, B1},, FOLIC, ACID, {VITAMIN, B9},, CYANOCOBALAMIN, {VITAMIN, B12}],, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, ONIONS,, PEA, PROTEIN,, SEA, SALT,, HIGHLY, REFINED, COCONUT, OIL,, MUSTARD, SEED,, WHITE, PEPPER,, GARLIC, GRANULES), CHEDDAR-STYLE, SHREDS, (FILTERED, WATER,, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, HIGHLY, REFINED, COCONUT, OIL,, EXPELLER, PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL,, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SAFFLOWER, SEED, OIL,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, CHICKPEA, PROTEIN,, SALT,, POTATO, PROTEIN,, TRICALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, LACTIC, ACID,, KONJAC, GUM,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, XANTHAN, GUM,, COLOR, [ANNATTO,, TURMERIC],, INACTIVE, DRIED, YEAST,, POTASSIUM, CHLORIDE)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •safflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •expeller pressed canola oil - Processed emulsifier
- •expeller pressed safflower seed oil - Processed emulsifier
- •annatto - Artificial coloring
- •turmeric - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients (highly refined oils, tapioca starch, isolated pea/chickpea/potato proteins, gums, natural flavors, additives) and reformulated cheese analogs, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Vegan Macaroni & Cheese, 15 Ounce
The Vegan Macaroni & Cheese can be considered a healthier option compared to traditional mac and cheese, especially if you're looking for a dairy-free alternative. With 190 calories and 7 grams of protein per serving, it’s a satisfying meal or snack. However, it's still a processed food, so think of it as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.