Kroger Elbow Macaroni Pasta - 16.0 oz

Common questions

Is Kroger Elbow Macaroni Pasta - 16.0 oz healthy?

Kroger Elbow Macaroni Pasta - 16.0 oz scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pasta is primarily made from semolina, which is a high-protein flour that retains essential nutrients like iron and B vitamins.

How processed is Kroger Elbow Macaroni Pasta - 16.0 oz?

Kroger Elbow Macaroni Pasta - 16.0 oz is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Kroger Elbow Macaroni Pasta - 16.0 oz's score?

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

You might also like

See more

Kroger Elbow Macaroni Pasta - 16.0 oz

Kroger
70 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

View on Amazon

At a glance

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

This pasta is primarily made from semolina, which is a high-protein flour that retains essential nutrients like iron and B vitamins. The ingredient list is short and free from harmful additives, which is a positive aspect. However, as a processed food, its score is limited by its processing level, despite the clean ingredient profile.

Key ingredients 6

niacin
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

See more about niacin →
riboflavin
Good

Essential B vitamin — beneficial micronutrient.

See more about riboflavin →
semolina
Neutral

Semolina is a common pasta base made from durum wheat, providing a good source of carbohydrates without strong positive or negative connotations.

See more about semolina →
ferrous sulfate
Neutral

Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement used to fortify the pasta, helping prevent iron deficiency but not inherently beneficial or harmful in small amounts.

See more about ferrous sulfate →
thiamine mononitrate
Neutral

Thiamine mononitrate is added as a vitamin B1 supplement to support energy production, with no strong positive or negative implications.

See more about thiamine mononitrate →
folic acid
Neutral

Folic acid is added to support cell growth and development, serving as a nutritional fortification without strong positive or negative connotations.

See more about folic acid →

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

Get the full breakdown in the Scout appTake Scout shopping

Scan any product to see lab results, healthy alternatives, and your personalized analysis.

Download on theApp Store GET IT ONGoogle Play

More in Pasta