Wacky Mac Veggie Spirals Pasta, 12-Ounce Bag

Common questions

Is Wacky Mac Veggie Spirals Pasta, 12-Ounce Bag healthy?

Wacky Mac Veggie Spirals Pasta, 12-Ounce Bag scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pasta is made primarily from semolina and durum flour, which are high-protein wheat flours that retain more nutrients compared to refined flours.

How processed is Wacky Mac Veggie Spirals Pasta, 12-Ounce Bag?

Wacky Mac Veggie Spirals Pasta, 12-Ounce Bag is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Wacky Mac Veggie Spirals Pasta, 12-Ounce Bag'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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Wacky Mac Veggie Spirals Pasta, 12-Ounce Bag

WACKY MAC®
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by TreeHouse Foods
Category Pasta
Summary

This pasta is made primarily from semolina and durum flour, which are high-protein wheat flours that retain more nutrients compared to refined flours. The inclusion of dried vegetables like tomato, beet, and spinach adds natural color and some nutritional benefits. The product is moderately processed but maintains a clean ingredient list without harmful additives, making it a healthier choice within its category.

Key ingredients 8

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
Neutral

Coarse flour derived from durum wheat, commonly used as the base for pasta products.

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Durum Flour
Neutral

Milled wheat flour providing structure and texture to the pasta.

Dried Tomato
Neutral

Dehydrated tomato used to provide natural color and subtle flavor.

Dried Beet
Neutral

Dehydrated beet powder used as a natural coloring agent.

Dried Spinach
Neutral

Dehydrated spinach used to impart a green color to the pasta spirals.

Ferrous Sulfate
Neutral

Iron source added for the enrichment of grain products.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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