365 by Whole Foods Market, Vegan Macaroni & Cheese, 15 Ounce
What You Should Know
You might grab this vegan mac & cheese from the plant-based refrigerated or boxed meals aisle on a busy weeknight or when feeding kids who crave a cheesy, familiar dinner. It reads nostalgic and comforting but with a modern, health-minded twist — marketed as a dairy-free, convenient comfort food. The ingredient list (isolated proteins, refined oils, starches, gums, natural flavors and colorants) and the formulated cheese shreds point to industrial processing designed to deliver a creamy, meltable texture typical of ultra-processed foods.
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 oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •safflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •canola oil - Processed emulsifier
- •annatto - Artificial coloring
- •turmeric - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains many industrially formulated ingredients (highly refined oils, starches, protein isolates, gums, natural flavors and colorants) and manufactured cheese-like components, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods designed for texture, stability and convenience.
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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.