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3 Cheese Mac & Cheese Bites, 8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

3 Cheese Mac & Cheese Bites, 8 OZ

FEEL GOOD FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
220
Calories
7g
Protein
1g
Sugars
450mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
87
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these in the frozen aisle as a grab-and-go appetizer or snack for parties and quick weeknight bites. They give a nostalgic, indulgent twist on boxed mac & cheese — crispy, uniform breading and a consistent, gooey cheese center — but the long list of starches, gums, cheese powder and leavening hints at industrial processing rather than a homemade recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 PIECES
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium450mg20%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein7g
* 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

BREADING, (RICE, FLOUR,, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, WATER,, XANTHAN, GUM,, CANE, SUGAR,, YEAST,, LEAVENING, [SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA],, SALT,, SPICES,, DEHYDRATED, GARLIC,, DEHYDRATED, ONION), MACARONI, (WATER,, BROWN, RICE, FLOUR,, POTATO, STARCH,, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, WHOLE, EGG,, EGG, WHITE,, XANTHAN, GUM,, SALT), CHEESE, SAUCE, (CHEDDAR, CHEESE, [PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, MILK,, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, [PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, POWDER, [PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, ENZYMES],, CORN, STARCH,, SALT,, MUSTARD, POWDER,, BLACK, PEPPER,, CARROT, JUICE, CONCENTRATE), CANOLA, OIL.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

This ready-to-heat frozen snack contains multiple industrial ingredients and formulations (xanthan gum, cheese powder, isolated starches, leavening agents, refined oils) and is manufactured for convenience and shelf stability, consistent with ultra-processed (NOVA 4) products.

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Common Questions about 3 Cheese Mac & Cheese Bites, 8 OZ

Well, that depends on what you mean by healthy! These bites pack a cheesy punch and can be a fun treat or snack. At 220 calories per serving, they’re not a diet buster, but they’re also not a superfood. It’s all about balance—if you’re pairing them with a fresh salad or some veggies, they can fit nicely into your meal!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
back-to-school
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
$8.49
per package