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Kraft Mararoni & Cheese, Easy Mac, 4 Pack
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📊 NOVA 4

Kraft Mararoni & Cheese, Easy Mac, 4 Pack

Kraft
8.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
7g
Protein
5g
Sugars
490mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
92
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Easy Mac 4-pack is a familiar shelf staple found in the boxed dinners and microwavable meals aisle, sitting alongside other instant mac & cheese blends, single-serve cups, and convenience entrées. Packaged as four 2.05 oz microwavable cups in a branded sleeve, it targets hurried shoppers — parents buying after-school snacks, college students stocking dorm pantries, and anyone looking for a fast comfort food. The brand leans heavily on nostalgia and approachable Americana: bright Kraft colors, simple serving rituals, and copy that promises “cheesy goodness” and convenience. Label claims emphasize kid-friendly cues and a mild health halo such as “no artificial flavors, preservatives or dyes,” while still showcasing ingredient lists dense with functional additives and processing aids. Sensory expectations are clear: small elbow macaroni that becomes soft and slightly pillowy after microwaving, and a reconstituted cheese sauce that is smooth, creamy and slightly glossy from oils and emulsifiers, with a mild salty, cheddar-like flavor colored by paprika, turmeric and annatto. The eating ritual is quick — fill to the line with water, microwave ~3.5 minutes, stir in the powder, and eat from the cup or plate — which reinforces its role as a single-serve snack or quick side. In plain processing context, this is a highly industrially processed product made from refined pasta and a complex powdered sauce mix with modified starches, emulsifiers, gums and flavorings. It fits squarely in easy, comforting meals where speed and familiarity matter more than culinary provenance.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium490mg21%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
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

ENRICHED, MACARONI, PRODUCT, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, GLYCERYL, MONOSTEARATE,, NIACIN,, FERROUS, SULFATE, [IRON],, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, [VITAMIN, B1],, RIBOFLAVIN, [VITAMIN, B2],, FOLIC, ACID);, CHEESE, SAUCE, MIX, (WHEY,, CORN, SYRUP, SOLIDS,, MILK,, PALM, OIL,, MILK, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, MILKFAT,, SALT,, MALTODEXTRIN,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, CALCIUM, CARBONATE,, SODIUM, TRIPHOSPHATE,, MEDIUM, CHAIN, TRIGLYCERIDES,, DRIED, BUTTERMILK,, CITRIC, ACID,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, CREAM,, LACTIC, ACID,, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, NONFAT, DRY, MILK,, GUAR, GUM,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, WITH, PAPRIKA,, TURMERIC,, AND, ANNATTO, ADDED, FOR, COLOR,, ENZYMES,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, XANTHAN, GUM);, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, MALTODEXTRIN,, ACETYLATED, MONOGLYCERIDES,, SALT,, MEDIUM, CHAIN, TRIGLYCERIDES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • glyceryl monostearate - Processed emulsifier
  • acetylated monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • paprika - Artificial coloring
  • turmeric - Artificial coloring
  • annatto - 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?

This product contains multiple industrial ingredients (modified food starch, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, gums, flavorings, and MCTs) and is an industrially formulated ready-to-heat product, matching NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Kraft Mararoni & Cheese, Easy Mac, 4 Pack

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Easy Mac is a comfort food classic and offers a decent amount of protein (7g per serving), but it’s also packed with sodium (490mg) and contains some processed ingredients. It’s great for a quick meal, but if you’re looking for something nutrient-dense, you might want to balance it out with a side of veggies.

Perfect For

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