3 Cheese Mac & Cheese Bites, 8 OZ
What You Should Know
You’d spot these in the frozen-appetizer aisle or grab them as a quick crowd-pleaser for kids’ snacks, game nights, or a lazy dinner. They feel like a nostalgic, indulgent comfort snack reimagined with gluten-free/‘better-for-you’ cues, but still deliver a crunchy exterior and gooey cheesy interior. The ingredient list and texturizing agents (gums, starches, powdered cheese, leavening) point to industrial formulation and engineered texture typical of ultra-processed ready-to-heat foods.
Nutrition Facts
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 - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (xanthan gum, sodium acid pyrophosphate, cheese powder, modified starches) and is a ready-to-heat formulated product, which fits the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.
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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!