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Kraft Mararoni & Cheese, Easy Mac, Triple Cheese, Big Cup
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Kraft Mararoni & Cheese, Easy Mac, Triple Cheese, Big Cup

Kraft
4.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
440
Calories
13g
Protein
10g
Sugars
1050mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
95
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kraft Easy Mac Triple Cheese Big Cup is a single-serve microwavable mac & cheese that lives in the center-aisle convenience zone of American supermarkets — on shelves or endcaps near other instant meals, cup noodles, and single-serve oatmeal, often alongside boxed macaroni & cheese and microwaveable dinners. It reads like classic comfort food for busy days: a compact plastic cup of elbow-shaped enriched pasta and a flavorful powdered cheese sauce that you add water to and heat for a few minutes. The brand leans hard on nostalgia and accessibility — Kraft’s long-standing American identity, kid-friendly marketing, and bright, reassuring packaging position it for families, college students, and anyone wanting a quick, familiar meal. Label claims such as “no artificial flavors, preservatives or dyes” and references to “triple cheese” create a health halo and indulgent appeal, though the product is not organic and carries typical processed-food disclaimers in fine print. Sensory notes: the finished dish is hot, saucy and creamy with a smooth, slightly starchy mouthfeel and a mild, cheesy-sweet flavor; texture is soft pasta with a clingy powdered sauce. The ritual is simple and repeatable — fill to the water line, microwave ~3½ minutes, stir in the cheese packet — which reinforces its use as a quick snack, late-night meal, or kid’s lunch. Processing context: this is a highly processed, industrially formulated convenience product made from refined flour, powdered dairy, sweeteners and multiple additives and emulsifiers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package
Servings per Container: 1
Calories440
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium1050mg46%
Total Carbohydrate79g29%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars10g
Protein13g
* 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, FAT,, NONFAT, DRY, MILK,, PALM, OIL,, MILK,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, SALT,, MALTODEXTRIN,, MILK, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, DRIED, BUTTERMILK,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SILICON, DIOXIDE, [FLOW, AGENT],, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, MEDIUM, CHAIN, TRIGLYCERIDES,, LACTIC, ACID,, CITRIC, ACID,, WATER,, GUAR, GUM,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, WITH, PAPRIKA,, TURMERIC,, AND, ANNATTO, ADDED, FOR, COLOR,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, ENZYMES,, NATURAL, FLAVOR),, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, MALTODEXTRIN,, POTASSIUM, SALT,, 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?

Contains industrial ingredients (modified starches, maltodextrin, corn syrup solids, emulsifiers, phosphate salts, additives) and is a ready-to-heat packaged product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Kraft Mararoni & Cheese, Easy Mac, Triple Cheese, Big Cup

That's a bit of a loaded question! While Easy Mac packs in some protein and is undeniably comforting, it's also high in sodium and processed ingredients. If you're looking for a quick meal that hits the spot, it's great in moderation, but it might not be the best choice if you're aiming for a super clean diet.

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