Dry pastas
Annie's Homegrown Deluxe Aged Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Made with Organic Pasta imp
11 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Certified organic
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 58
Annie's Homegrown Deluxe Aged Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Made with Organic Pasta imp scores 58 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7 points Salt 1.9 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 5 points Saturated fat 4.5 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better macaroni and cheese
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Gluten Free White Cheddar Mac & Cheese Jovial · 6 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 87 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Organic Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Trader Joe's · 6 oz Less salt · No sodium alginate Score 78 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Vegan Mac Chickapea Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 96 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
White cheddar mac & cheese Good & Gather · 22 oz/624 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 93 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Deluxe Aged Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Made with Organic Pasta imp
Ingredients
- Sodium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Sodium alginate minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 5 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 4.5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 1.9 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 310 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 4 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 12 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 42 = 58
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 310 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g |
Serving: 1 serving (100 g)
Ingredients
- Organic Pasta (organic wheat flour)
- Water
- Cheddar Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes)
- Organic Whey
- Cream
- Organic Nonfat Milk
- Sodium Phosphate
- Salt
- Natural Flavor
- Sodium Alginate
- Lactic Acid
- Organic Annatto Extract (for color)
- Xanthan Gum
Label text, as published
Organic Pasta (organic wheat flour), Water, Cheddar Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), Organic Whey, Cream, Organic Nonfat Milk, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Natural Flavor, Sodium Alginate, Lactic Acid, Organic Annatto Extract (for color), Xanthan Gum.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org