Meals
Amy's Macaroni & Cheese
255 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Seed-oil free
- No synthetic dyes
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 75
Amy's Macaroni & Cheese scores 75 out of 100 (Good) 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 3 points Saturated fat 3.9 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 3 points Salt 0.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. 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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Macaroni & Cheese Heinen's · 9 oz Not ultra-processed Score 99 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Mac and Cheese Kidfresh · 29 oz Not ultra-processed Score 94 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
White cheddar Mac n cheese Good Food Made Simple · 9.4 oz/267 g Not ultra-processed Score 94 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Vegan Mac Chickapea Not ultra-processed Score 96 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
White cheddar mac & cheese Good & Gather · 22 oz/624 g Not ultra-processed Score 93 out of 100 , 18 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Macaroni & Cheese
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 176 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 25 = 75
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 176 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.6 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 1 serving (255 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC MACARONI (ORGANIC UNBLEACHED DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC WHOLE DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, FILTERED WATER)
- ORGANIC LOWFAT MILK
- WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES)
- BUTTER (CREAM, SALT)
- ORGANIC SWEET RICE FLOUR
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC ANNATTO (COLOR)
Label text, as published
ORGANIC MACARONI (ORGANIC UNBLEACHED DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC WHOLE DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, FILTERED WATER), ORGANIC LOWFAT MILK, WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), ORGANIC SWEET RICE FLOUR, SEA SALT, ORGANIC ANNATTO (COLOR).
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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More from Amy's
Sources
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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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“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