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Bob Evans Tasteful Sides Macaroni & Cheese
Meat
📊 NOVA 4

Bob Evans Tasteful Sides Macaroni & Cheese

Bob Evans
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
300
Calories
11g
Protein
5g
Sugars
1190mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
87
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bob Evans Tasteful Sides Macaroni & Cheese is a ready-to-heat comfort side dish positioned as a convenient, homestyle option for busy American shoppers. You'd typically find it in the refrigerated prepared foods section or in a chilled display near other heat-and-serve sides — think refrigerated mashed potatoes, stuffing, pot pies and microwaveable family meals. Shoppers reach for it on hectic weeknights, for potlucks, game-day spreads, or as an easy addition to a Sunday family dinner. The Bob Evans brand leans on rural, family-oriented imagery and nostalgia, appealing to adults who want the feel of home-cooked food with minimal effort; marketing targets value-conscious parents and caretakers seeking familiar comfort foods. The label aesthetic is straightforward and comforting rather than trendy — warm colors and product photography, with no organic certification; packaging may imply "homestyle" or "made with real cheese" cues but generally does not carry health-food claims. Sensory-wise the product delivers creamy, smooth mac and cheese with tender elbow pasta and a glossy, slightly elastic cheese sauce from processed cheese components; textures range from saucy and rich to slightly gelatinous where stabilizers act. It comes in a plastic tub or thermal tray meant for microwave/oven reheating, encouraging a short, routinized ritual of heat-and-serve convenience after a long day. From a processing perspective, this is a highly processed convenience product combining dairy, processed cheese spreads, emulsifiers, modified starches and vegetable oils to deliver consistent taste and shelf stability. It reads as a familiar, pragmatic indulgence in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium1190mg52%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
Protein11g
* 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 processed cheese spreads, margarine with hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, modified food starch and other additives typical of ultraprocessed foods, indicating a NOVA level 4 classification.

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Common Questions about Bob Evans Tasteful Sides Macaroni & Cheese

Well, that depends on what you're comparing it to! With 300 calories per serving and 11 grams of protein, it can be a filling option. However, it's also high in sodium (1190mg), so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

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