Mac and Cheese Wagon Wheels, 7.25 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this in the frozen kids' meals section — a ready-to-heat wagon-wheel mac and cheese meant for quick weeknight dinners, lunchboxes, or babysitter-friendly meals. It feels comforting and nostalgic but is engineered for convenience: the smooth cheese sauce and uniform texture come from industrial processing. The ingredient list (powdered milk, reconstituted/formulated cheese sauce, and refined oil) and ready-to-heat format point to an industrially formulated product typical of ultra-processed foods.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
PASTA, (WATER,, SEMOLINA, [WHEAT]), CHEESE, SAUCE, (WATER,, LIGHT, CREAM,, CARROT, PUREE,, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES,, ANNATTO, [COLOR]),, NONFAT, DRY, MILK,, UNMODIFIED, CORN, STARCH,, SEA, SALT), CHEESE, TOPPING, (MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, PART-SKIM, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES,, ANNATTO, [COLOR])), NON-GMO, CANOLA, OIL..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •CANOLA OIL - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •ANNATTO - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This is a ready-to-heat frozen meal containing formulated cheese sauces, powdered milk and refined oil — industrially processed ingredients and a finished packaged product consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).
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Common Questions about Mac and Cheese Wagon Wheels, 7.25 OZ
This mac and cheese offers a decent protein punch with 12 grams per serving, which is great for growing kids. However, it does contain some sodium (430 mg) and is not high in fiber, so while it can fit into a balanced diet, it's best enjoyed alongside some veggies or a fresh side salad to round things out.