Elbow macaroni

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Common questions

Is Elbow macaroni healthy?

Elbow macaroni scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This elbow macaroni is made primarily from durum wheat semolina and flour, which are minimally processed ingredients.

How processed is Elbow macaroni?

Elbow macaroni is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Elbow 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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Elbow macaroni

Publix
80 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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

This elbow macaroni is made primarily from durum wheat semolina and flour, which are minimally processed ingredients. The product is enriched with essential vitamins and minerals like niacin, iron, and folic acid, enhancing its nutritional profile. Its simple ingredient list and low level of processing contribute to a high score, reflecting its status as a staple food with good nutritional value.

Key ingredients 7

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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Durum Wheat Semolina
Neutral

Coarsely ground durum wheat used as the traditional base for quality pasta, providing complex carbohydrates.

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Durum Wheat Flour
Neutral

Milled wheat flour used to bind the dough and provide structure to the pasta.

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Ferrous Sulfate
Neutral

Form of iron added to enrich the refined flour and support red blood cell formation.

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Thiamine Mononitrate
Neutral

Vitamin B1 added to enrich the grain product and support energy metabolism.

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Folic Acid
Neutral

Synthetic form of folate added to enrich grain products, commonly used to support cell growth.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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