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Bob Evans Macaroni Cheese
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Bob Evans Macaroni Cheese

Bob Evans
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
8g
Protein
4g
Sugars
850mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
87
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bob Evans Macaroni and Cheese (12 oz single-serve twin cups) is typically found in the refrigerated prepared meals or deli case, shelved alongside microwaveable entrees, heat-and-serve sides and other convenience comfort foods like mashed potatoes and ready-made dinners. Shoppers will spot it near other branded microwavable cups and chilled family meals rather than in the dry pasta aisle. It fits quick weekday lunches, after-school snacks, busy weeknight sides or lazy weekend comfort meals when someone wants a fast, familiar carbohydrate-and-cheese fix. The Bob Evans name carries a homestyle, farm-kitchen association—positioning this item as a family-friendly, cross-generational comfort product aimed at parents, busy adults and kids who like classic American flavors. Labeling leans on comforting claims—"made with real cheddar cheese" and "good source of calcium"—and the copy leans wholesome rather than trendy; there is no organic certification and little in the way of natural/clean-label claims on this formulation. In plain terms the product is an industrially produced convenience food: it contains processed cheese spreads, stabilizers, modified starch and margarine with hydrogenated oil to deliver stable texture and long shelf life. Sensory details: a soft, yielding elbow macaroni coated in a smooth, creamy processed cheese sauce with a mild savory-salty profile, convenient warmth from the microwave and a uniform, velvety mouthfeel. Packaging is twin single-serve plastic microwave cups with peel-back lids—the ritual is heat, stir (sometimes), and eat straight from the container, often paired with a protein or a quick green salad for a simple, familiar plate.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 2
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium850mg37%
Total Carbohydrate28g10%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Protein8g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cooked, Enriched, Pasta, (Water,, Elbow, Macaroni, [Semolina, (Wheat),, Niacin,, Iron, (Ferrous, Sulfate),, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid]),, Milk,, Water,, Pasteurized, Process, Cheese, Spread, (American, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Water,, Whey,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Milkfat,, Salt,, Sodium-Alginate,, Lactic, Acid,, Apo-Carotenal, (Color)),, Cheddar, Club, Cheese, (Cheddar, Cheese, Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Water,, Salt,, Apo-Carotenal, (Color)),, Margarine, (Soybean, Oil,, Water,, Salt,, Hydrogenated, Cottonseed, Oil,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vegetable, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Artificial, Flavor,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate),, Modified, Food, Starch,, Salt,, Cultured, Nonfat, Dry, Milk..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Vegetable Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Apo-Carotenal - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially formulated ingredients such as pasteurized process cheese spread, modified food starch, emulsifiers, and hydrogenated oil, indicating a highly processed ready-to-heat product consistent with NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Bob Evans Macaroni Cheese

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! At 220 calories per serving, it's not a calorie bomb, but it does contain 850 mg of sodium, which is something to keep in mind if you're watching your salt intake. It's a comforting option for a quick meal, but it might not stack up against fresh veggies or whole grains when you're looking for nutrient density.

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