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Mac & Cheese - Nutrisystem Inc.
Mac & Cheese - Nutrisystem Inc.
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Barcode: 0632674651006 (EAN / EAN-13) 632674651006 (UPC / UPC-A)
Brands: Nutrisystem Inc.
Brand owner: Nutrisystem, Inc.
Categories: Meals, Pasta dishes
Countries where sold: United States
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Ingredients
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44 ingredients
Enriched macaroni (durum semolina flour (wheat), niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin, mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheese powder (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzyme), inulin, modified corn starch, natural flavors (cheese, yeast extract, sodium caseinate, mono and diglycerides, gum arabic), whole dry milk, cream powder (nonfat dry milk, tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate), whey protein concentrate, acetic acid, onion powder, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, disodium phosphate, potassium chloride, garlic powder, dextrose, xanthan gum, lactic acid, soybean oil, lactose, maltodextrin, natural tocopherols, annatto powder, fd&c yellow #5, silicon dioxide.Allergens: Gluten, Milk
Food processing
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Ultra processed foods
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:
- Additive: E102 - Tartrazine
- Additive: E414 - Acacia gum
- Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum
- Additive: E450 - Diphosphates
- Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- Ingredient: Dextrose
- Ingredient: Flavouring
- Ingredient: Glucose
- Ingredient: Lactose
- Ingredient: Maltodextrin
- Ingredient: Milk proteins
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:
- Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
- Processed culinary ingredients
- Processed foods
- Ultra processed foods
The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.
Additives
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E102 - Tartrazine
Tartrazine: Tartrazine is a synthetic lemon yellow azo dye primarily used as a food coloring. It is also known as E number E102, C.I. 19140, FD&C Yellow 5, Acid Yellow 23, Food Yellow 4, and trisodium 1--4-sulfonatophenyl--4--4-sulfonatophenylazo--5-pyrazolone-3-carboxylate-.Tartrazine is a commonly used color all over the world, mainly for yellow, and can also be used with Brilliant Blue FCF -FD&C Blue 1, E133- or Green S -E142- to produce various green shades.Source: Wikipedia
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E260 - Acetic acid
Acetic acid: Acetic acid , systematically named ethanoic acid , is a colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH -also written as CH3CO2H or C2H4O2-. When undiluted, it is sometimes called glacial acetic acid. Vinegar is no less than 4% acetic acid by volume, making acetic acid the main component of vinegar apart from water. Acetic acid has a distinctive sour taste and pungent smell. In addition to household vinegar, it is mainly produced as a precursor to polyvinyl acetate and cellulose acetate. It is classified as a weak acid since it only partially dissociates in solution, but concentrated acetic acid is corrosive and can attack the skin. Acetic acid is the second simplest carboxylic acid -after formic acid-. It consists of a methyl group attached to a carboxyl group. It is an important chemical reagent and industrial chemical, used primarily in the production of cellulose acetate for photographic film, polyvinyl acetate for wood glue, and synthetic fibres and fabrics. In households, diluted acetic acid is often used in descaling agents. In the food industry, acetic acid is controlled by the food additive code E260 as an acidity regulator and as a condiment. In biochemistry, the acetyl group, derived from acetic acid, is fundamental to all forms of life. When bound to coenzyme A, it is central to the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. The global demand for acetic acid is about 6.5 million metric tons per year -Mt/a-, of which approximately 1.5 Mt/a is met by recycling; the remainder is manufactured from methanol. Vinegar is mostly dilute acetic acid, often produced by fermentation and subsequent oxidation of ethanol.Source: Wikipedia
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E270 - Lactic acid
Lactic acid: Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH-OH-COOH. In its solid state, it is white and water-soluble. In its liquid state, it is colorless. It is produced both naturally and synthetically. With a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group, lactic acid is classified as an alpha-hydroxy acid -AHA-. In the form of its conjugate base called lactate, it plays a role in several biochemical processes. In solution, it can ionize a proton from the carboxyl group, producing the lactate ion CH3CH-OH-CO−2. Compared to acetic acid, its pKa is 1 unit less, meaning lactic acid deprotonates ten times more easily than acetic acid does. This higher acidity is the consequence of the intramolecular hydrogen bonding between the α-hydroxyl and the carboxylate group. Lactic acid is chiral, consisting of two optical isomers. One is known as L--+--lactic acid or -S--lactic acid and the other, its mirror image, is D--−--lactic acid or -R--lactic acid. A mixture of the two in equal amounts is called DL-lactic acid, or racemic lactic acid. Lactic acid is hygroscopic. DL-lactic acid is miscible with water and with ethanol above its melting point which is around 17 or 18 °C. D-lactic acid and L-lactic acid have a higher melting point. In animals, L-lactate is constantly produced from pyruvate via the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase -LDH- in a process of fermentation during normal metabolism and exercise. It does not increase in concentration until the rate of lactate production exceeds the rate of lactate removal, which is governed by a number of factors, including monocarboxylate transporters, concentration and isoform of LDH, and oxidative capacity of tissues. The concentration of blood lactate is usually 1–2 mM at rest, but can rise to over 20 mM during intense exertion and as high as 25 mM afterward. In addition to other biological roles, L-lactic acid is the primary endogenous agonist of hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 1 -HCA1-, which is a Gi/o-coupled G protein-coupled receptor -GPCR-.In industry, lactic acid fermentation is performed by lactic acid bacteria, which convert simple carbohydrates such as glucose, sucrose, or galactose to lactic acid. These bacteria can also grow in the mouth; the acid they produce is responsible for the tooth decay known as caries. In medicine, lactate is one of the main components of lactated Ringer's solution and Hartmann's solution. These intravenous fluids consist of sodium and potassium cations along with lactate and chloride anions in solution with distilled water, generally in concentrations isotonic with human blood. It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burns.Source: Wikipedia
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E304 - Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
Ascorbyl palmitate: Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid creating a fat-soluble form of vitamin C. In addition to its use as a source of vitamin C, it is also used as an antioxidant food additive -E number E304-. It is approved for use as a food additive in the EU, the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.Ascorbyl palmitate is known to be broken down -through the digestive process- into ascorbic acid and palmitic acid -a saturated fatty acid- before being absorbed into the bloodstream. Ascorbyl palmitate is also marketed as "vitamin C ester".Source: Wikipedia
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E304i - Ascorbyl palmitate
Ascorbyl palmitate: Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid creating a fat-soluble form of vitamin C. In addition to its use as a source of vitamin C, it is also used as an antioxidant food additive -E number E304-. It is approved for use as a food additive in the EU, the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.Ascorbyl palmitate is known to be broken down -through the digestive process- into ascorbic acid and palmitic acid -a saturated fatty acid- before being absorbed into the bloodstream. Ascorbyl palmitate is also marketed as "vitamin C ester".Source: Wikipedia
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E339ii - Disodium phosphate
Sodium phosphates: Sodium phosphate is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium -Na+- and phosphate -PO43−-. Phosphate also forms families or condensed anions including di-, tri-, tetra-, and polyphosphates. Most of these salts are known in both anhydrous -water-free- and hydrated forms. The hydrates are more common than the anhydrous forms.Source: Wikipedia
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E414 - Acacia gum
Gum arabic: Gum arabic, also known as acacia gum, arabic gum, gum acacia, acacia, Senegal gum and Indian gum, and by other names, is a natural gum consisting of the hardened sap of various species of the acacia tree. Originally, gum arabic was collected from Acacia nilotica which was called the "gum arabic tree"; in the present day, gum arabic is collected from acacia species, predominantly Acacia senegal and Vachellia -Acacia- seyal; the term "gum arabic" does not indicate a particular botanical source. In a few cases so‐called "gum arabic" may not even have been collected from Acacia species, but may originate from Combretum, Albizia or some other genus. Producers harvest the gum commercially from wild trees, mostly in Sudan -80%- and throughout the Sahel, from Senegal to Somalia—though it is historically cultivated in Arabia and West Asia. Gum arabic is a complex mixture of glycoproteins and polysaccharides. It is the original source of the sugars arabinose and ribose, both of which were first discovered and isolated from it, and are named after it. Gum arabic is soluble in water. It is edible, and used primarily in the food industry as a stabilizer, with EU E number E414. Gum arabic is a key ingredient in traditional lithography and is used in printing, paint production, glue, cosmetics and various industrial applications, including viscosity control in inks and in textile industries, though less expensive materials compete with it for many of these roles. While gum arabic is now produced throughout the African Sahel, it is still harvested and used in the Middle East.Source: Wikipedia
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E415 - Xanthan gum
Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.
This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.
It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.
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E450 - Diphosphates
Diphosphates (E450) are food additives often utilized to modify the texture of products, acting as leavening agents in baking and preventing the coagulation of canned food.
These salts can stabilize whipped cream and are also found in powdered products to maintain their flow properties. They are commonly present in baked goods, processed meats, and soft drinks.
Derived from phosphoric acid, they're part of our daily phosphate intake, which often surpasses recommended levels due to the prevalence of phosphates in processed foods and drinks.
Excessive phosphate consumption is linked to health issues, such as impaired kidney function and weakened bone health. Though diphosphates are generally regarded as safe when consumed within established acceptable daily intakes, it's imperative to monitor overall phosphate consumption to maintain optimal health.
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E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), are food additives commonly used as emulsifiers in various processed foods.
These compounds consist of glycerol molecules linked to one or two fatty acid chains, which help stabilize and blend water and oil-based ingredients. E471 enhances the texture and shelf life of products like margarine, baked goods, and ice cream, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.
It is generally considered safe for consumption within established regulatory limits.
Ingredients analysis
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May contain palm oil
Ingredients that may contain palm oil: E471, E304i
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Cheese, Milk, Cheese, Sodium caseinate, Whole milk powder, Cream, Skimmed milk powder, Whey protein, LactoseSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Unrecognized ingredients: Ferrous sulfate, Thiamin, Mononitrate, Folic acid, E339iiSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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: macaroni (durum semolina (wheat), niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin, mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzyme), inulin, modified corn starch, natural flavors (cheese, yeast extract, sodium caseinate, mono- and diglycerides, gum arabic), whole dry milk, cream (nonfat dry milk, tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate), whey protein, acetic acid, onion, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, disodium phosphate, potassium chloride, garlic, dextrose, xanthan gum, lactic acid, soybean oil, lactose, maltodextrin, natural tocopherols, annatto, fd&c yellow #5, silicon dioxide- macaroni -> en:macaroni - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 4.16666666666667 - percent_max: 100
- durum semolina -> en:durum-wheat-semolina - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0.595238095238095 - percent_max: 100
- wheat -> en:wheat - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0.595238095238095 - percent_max: 100
- niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- ferrous sulfate -> en:ferrous-sulfate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
- thiamin -> en:thiamin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- mononitrate -> en:mononitrate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
- riboflavin -> en:e101 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
- folic acid -> en:folic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
- durum semolina -> en:durum-wheat-semolina - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0.595238095238095 - percent_max: 100
- cheese -> en:cheese - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- milk -> en:milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- cheese culture -> en:lactic-ferments - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.37
- enzyme -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.37
- inulin -> en:inulin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
- modified corn starch -> en:modified-corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- natural flavors -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- cheese -> en:cheese - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- yeast extract -> en:yeast-extract - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5
- sodium caseinate -> en:sodium-caseinate - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.66666666666667
- mono- and diglycerides -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.25
- gum arabic -> en:e414 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1
- whole dry milk -> en:whole-milk-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- cream -> en:cream - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- nonfat dry milk -> en:skimmed-milk-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- tocopherols -> en:e306 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5
- ascorbyl palmitate -> en:e304i - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.66666666666667
- whey protein -> en:whey-protein - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- acetic acid -> en:e260 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- onion -> en:onion - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- tetrasodium pyrophosphate -> en:e450iii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- disodium phosphate -> en:e339ii - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- potassium chloride -> en:e508 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- garlic -> en:garlic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- dextrose -> en:dextrose - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- xanthan gum -> en:e415 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- lactic acid -> en:e270 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- soybean oil -> en:soya-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- lactose -> en:lactose - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- maltodextrin -> en:maltodextrin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
- natural tocopherols -> en:e306 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.76190476190476
- annatto -> en:e160b - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.54545454545455
- fd&c yellow #5 -> en:e102 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.34782608695652
- silicon dioxide -> en:e551 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.16666666666667
Nutrition
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Poor nutritional quality
⚠️ Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
Positive points: 5
- Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 20.69, rounded value: 20.69)
- Fiber: 5 / 5 (value: 6.9, rounded value: 6.9)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)
Negative points: 21
- Energy: 5 / 10 (value: 1803, rounded value: 1803)
- Sugars: 1 / 10 (value: 5.17, rounded value: 5.17)
- Saturated fat: 5 / 10 (value: 6.03, rounded value: 6)
- Sodium: 10 / 10 (value: 948, rounded value: 948)
The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.
Nutritional score: (21 - 5)
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in moderate quantity (12.1%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
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Saturated fat in high quantity (6.03%)
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Sugars in moderate quantity (5.17%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks- Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
- Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
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Salt in high quantity (2.37%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
- Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food- Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts As sold
for 100 g / 100 mlAs sold
per serving (1 CONTAINER (58 g))Compared to: Pasta dishes Energy 1,803 kj
(431 kcal)1,050 kj
(250 kcal)+39% Fat 12.07 g 7 g +115% Saturated fat 6.03 g 3.5 g +193% Trans fat 0 g 0 g Cholesterol 34 mg 19.7 mg +247% Salt 2.37 g 1.37 g +28% Carbohydrates 58.62 g 34 g +11% Fiber 6.9 g 4 g +201% Sugars 5.17 g 3 g +3% Proteins 20.69 g 12 g +93% Vitamin A 77.7 µg 45.1 µg +19% Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0 mg 0 mg -100% Calcium 190 mg 110 mg +101% Iron 2.17 mg 1.26 mg -1% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
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