White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Common questions

Is White Cheddar Mac & Cheese healthy?

White Cheddar Mac & Cheese scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product features organic shells and dried white cheddar cheese, both of which contribute beneficial nutrients like complex carbohydrates, protein, and calcium.

How processed is White Cheddar Mac & Cheese?

White Cheddar Mac & Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive White Cheddar Mac & Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Butter count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Simple Truth
80 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kroger
Category Cheese
Summary

This product features organic shells and dried white cheddar cheese, both of which contribute beneficial nutrients like complex carbohydrates, protein, and calcium. The use of organic ingredients suggests minimal pesticide use and sustainable farming practices. However, as a processed food, it is subject to a score cap due to its level of processing, despite the clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 6

Cultured Pasteurized Milk
Good

High-quality dairy base providing protein, calcium, and beneficial cultures from traditional cheese making.

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Butter
Good

A traditional dairy fat made from cream, providing rich flavor without artificial additives or seed oils.

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Organic Durum Wheat Semolina
Neutral

A standard organic wheat base used to make pasta, providing carbohydrates and energy.

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Salt
Neutral

Used for flavor enhancement and preservation in the cheese.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Natural agents used to curdle milk during the traditional cheese-making process.

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Whey
Neutral

Liquid whey as a minor dairy ingredient — benign.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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