Macaroni

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Common questions

Is Macaroni healthy?

Macaroni scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This macaroni product is primarily made from semolina, a minimally processed flour that retains many natural nutrients, contributing positively to its nutritional profile.

How processed is Macaroni?

Macaroni is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Macaroni'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.

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Macaroni

H-E-B
65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by H-E-B
Category Pasta
Summary

This macaroni product is primarily made from semolina, a minimally processed flour that retains many natural nutrients, contributing positively to its nutritional profile. However, it is classified as a processed food due to the addition of vitamins and minerals like niacin, iron, and folic acid, which are common in enriched pasta products. The processing level limits its score, but the absence of harmful additives or seed oils helps maintain a relatively high rating.

Key ingredients 6

Niacin
Good

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

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Riboflavin
Good

Essential B vitamin — beneficial micronutrient.

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Semolina (Wheat)
Neutral

Semolina is a common base ingredient that provides carbohydrates and energy, with no strong positive or negative connotations.

Ferrous Sulfate (Iron)
Neutral

Ferrous sulfate is used to fortify foods with iron, helping prevent deficiencies, but is neutral in taste and effect.

Thiamin Mononitrate
Neutral

Thiamin mononitrate is a vitamin B1 supplement that supports energy metabolism, with a neutral perception.

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Folic Acid
Neutral

Folic acid is included to support cell growth and health, with a neutral stance in typical consumer understanding.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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