365 by Whole Foods Market, Vegan Macaroni & Cheese, 15 Ounce
What You Should Know
You'd likely find this on the shelf or in the vegan/dairy-free/prepared meals section at Whole Foods, grabbed on busy nights or by shoppers seeking a plant-based twist on a childhood favorite. It gives a nostalgic, comforting mac-and-cheese vibe while promising convenience and familiarity. The long list of refined oils, isolated proteins, starches, gums and “natural flavors,” plus the smooth, uniform texture, are hallmarks of heavy industrial processing consistent with 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?
The product is composed largely of industrial ingredients (refined coconut and seed oils, tapioca starch, isolated pea/chickpea proteins, xanthan/konjac gums, emulsifiers, and natural flavors) and reformulated cheese analogs, which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods. Its formulation reconstructs a familiar dish using additives and processed components rather than primarily whole 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.