Mac and cheese creamy cheese sauce with cavatappi pasta, mac and cheese

Ingredients

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  64 ingredients

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  Cheese sauce (milk [milk, vitamin d3], water, pasteurized process cheese spread [american cheese {pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes}, water, whey, sodium phosphate, whey protein concentrate, skim milk, salt, milkfat, artificial color], mild cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto {vegetable color}], modified cornstarch, less than 1% of the following: unsalted butter [cream natural flavor], enriched flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], salt, cultured dextrose [to maintain quality], parmesan cheese [pasteurized part-skim cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], citric acid [added for freshness], mustard flour, paprika, spice, annatto extract [color]); cooked enriched cavatappi pasta (water, cavatappi pasta [semolina [wheat], egg white, niacin, ferrous sulfate {iron}, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid]).

  Allergens: Eggs, Gluten, Milk

Food processing

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  Ultra processed foods

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  Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

  • Additive: E160b - Annatto
  • Ingredient: Colour
  • Ingredient: Milk proteins
  • Ingredient: Whey

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  : Cheese sauce (milk (milk, vitamin d3), water, pasteurized process cheese spread (american cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), water, whey, sodium phosphate, whey protein, skim milk, salt, milkfat, artificial color), mild cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto (vegetable color)), modified cornstarch, less than 1% of the following (unsalted butter (cream natural flavor)), flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), salt, cultured dextrose (to maintain quality), parmesan cheese (pasteurized part-skim cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), citric acid (added for freshness), mustard, paprika, spice, annatto (color)), cooked enriched cavatappi pasta (water, cavatappi pasta (semolina, wheat), egg white, niacin, ferrous sulfate (iron), thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)

  1. Cheese sauce -> en:cheese-sauce - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 50 - percent_max: 100
     1. milk -> en:milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 3.33333333333333 - percent_max: 100
        1. milk -> en:milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 1.66666666666667 - percent_max: 100
        2. vitamin d3 -> en:cholecalciferol - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
     2. water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
     3. pasteurized process cheese spread -> en:pasteurized-process-cheese-spread - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
        1. american cheese -> en:american-cheese - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 12999 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
           1. pasteurized milk -> en:pasteurised-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
           2. cheese culture -> en:lactic-ferments - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
           3. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
           4. enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
        2. water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
        3. whey -> en:whey - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111
        4. sodium phosphate -> en:e339 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
        5. whey protein -> en:whey-protein - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.66666666666667
        6. skim milk -> en:skimmed-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.55555555555556
        7. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
        8. milkfat -> en:milkfat - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
        9. artificial color -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
     4. mild cheddar cheese -> en:mild-cheddar - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 12726 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
        1. pasteurized milk -> en:pasteurised-milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
        2. cheese culture -> en:lactic-ferments - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
        3. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
        4. enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
        5. annatto -> en:e160b - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
           1. vegetable color -> en:vegetable-pigment - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
     5. modified cornstarch -> en:modified-corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
     6. less than 1% of the following -> en:less-than-1-of-the-following - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
        1. unsalted butter -> en:unsalted-butter - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16400 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
           1. cream natural flavor -> en:cream-natural-flavor - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
     7. flour -> en:flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
        1. wheat flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
        2. niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.14285714285714
        3. reduced iron -> en:reduced-iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.76190476190476
        4. thiamine mononitrate -> en:thiamin-mononitrate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.57142857142857
        5. riboflavin -> en:e101 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.85714285714286
        6. folic acid -> en:folic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.38095238095238
     8. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
     9. cultured dextrose -> en:cultured-dextrose - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
        1. to maintain quality -> en:to-maintain-quality - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
     10. parmesan cheese -> en:parmigiano-reggiano - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 12120 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
         1. pasteurized part-skim cow's milk -> en:pasteurized-part-skim-cow-s-milk - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
         2. cheese cultures -> en:lactic-ferments - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.60125
         3. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.400833333333333
         4. enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.300625
     11. citric acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
         1. added for freshness -> en:added-for-freshness - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
     12. mustard -> en:mustard - ciqual_food_code: 11013 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
     13. paprika -> en:paprika - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11049 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
     14. spice -> en:spice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
     15. annatto -> en:e160b - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
         1. color -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.2025
  2. cooked enriched cavatappi pasta -> en:cooked-enriched-cavatappi-pasta - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
     1. water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
     2. cavatappi pasta -> en:cavatappi-pasta - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
        1. semolina -> en:semolina - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
        2. wheat -> en:wheat - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
     3. egg white -> en:egg-white - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 22001 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
     4. niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
     5. ferrous sulfate -> en:ferrous-sulfate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10
        1. iron -> en:iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10
     6. thiamine mononitrate -> en:thiamin-mononitrate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
     7. riboflavin -> en:e101 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.14285714285714
     8. folic acid -> en:folic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.25

Nutrition

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  Average nutritional quality

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  ⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0

  This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

  Positive points: 4

  • Proteins: 4 / 5 (value: 6.67, rounded value: 6.67)
  • Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0.5, rounded value: 0.5)
  • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

  Negative points: 10

  • Energy: 1 / 10 (value: 619, rounded value: 619)
  • Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 2.86, rounded value: 2.86)
  • Saturated fat: 4 / 10 (value: 4.29, rounded value: 4.3)
  • Sodium: 5 / 10 (value: 481, rounded value: 481)

  The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.

  Nutritional score: (10 - 4)

  Nutri-Score:

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  Nutrient levels

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    Fat in moderate quantity (6.67%)

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    • A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.

    
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    Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

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    Saturated fat in moderate quantity (4.29%)

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    • A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.

    
    Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat

    • Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.

    Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

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    Sugars in low quantity (2.86%)

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    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.

    Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

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    Salt in moderate quantity (1.2%)

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    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.
    • Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.

    Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

    Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts

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  Nutrition facts

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  Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	As sold per serving (1 cup (210 g))	Compared to: Frozen foods
  Energy	619 kj (148 kcal)	1,300 kj (311 kcal)	-16%
  Fat	6.67 g	14 g	-10%
  Saturated fat	4.29 g	9.01 g	+27%
  Trans fat	0.24 g	0.504 g
  Cholesterol	24 mg	50.4 mg	-10%
  Salt	1.202 g	2.53 g	+134%
  Carbohydrates	14.29 g	30 g	-27%
  Fiber	0.5 g	1.05 g	-55%
  Sugars	2.86 g	6.01 g	-70%
  Proteins	6.67 g	14 g	+4%
  Vitamin A	71.4 µg	150 µg	-4%
  Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0.6 mg	1.26 mg	-75%
  Calcium	190 mg	399 mg	+210%
  Iron	0.51 mg	1.07 mg	-28%
  Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0 %	0 %

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