Healthy Food Guideby KarbCoach
Annie's Arthur, Macaroni & Cheese packaging

Annie's

Is Annie's Arthur, Macaroni & Cheese healthy?

Arthur, Macaroni & Cheese

Prepared Meals · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

62/100

Food Integrity Score

80/100

Choose Occasionally

There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.

Quick answer

Choose Occasionally

Annie's arthur, macaroni & cheese is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 62 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 80 out of 100. Refined pasta and cheese-based sauce with modest protein and low fiber; few additives but sodium and processing are concerns. Strengths include short, recognizable ingredient list, uses organic wheat pasta, and some protein from dairy, while main considerations include refined wheat pasta with low fiber, cheese and butter sauce adds saturated fat, and sodium is moderately high per serving.

Longevity Score 62/100Food Integrity Score 80/100

What helped the score?

  • Short, recognizable ingredient list
  • Uses organic wheat pasta
  • Contains some protein from dairy

What held the score back?

  • Refined wheat pasta with low fiber
  • Cheese and butter sauce adds saturated fat
  • Sodium is moderately high per serving

Ingredients

Ingredient list

BEST INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC WHEAT SHELL PASTA, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, NON-ANIMAL ENZYMES), WHEY, BUTTER, NONFAT MILK, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ANNATTO EXTRACT FOR COLOR.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 71 g (2.5 oz)

  • Calories27014% DV
  • Protein10g20% DV
  • Total Carbs46g17% DV
  • Fiber2g7% DV
  • Total Fat4.5g6% DV
  • Saturated Fat2.5g13% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Annie's Arthur, Macaroni & Cheese
Brand
Annie's
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Pasta Dinners)
GTIN / UPC
00013562000098
Serving size
71 g (2.5 oz)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher net carbs (44g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sodium (509.8mg)

    See more for this goal

  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Higher protein (10g)

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Helpful protein (10g)

    See more for this goal

  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (46g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Workout Recovery

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Recovery protein (10g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

See how this product fits your goals

Choose what matters most to you and explore a more detailed interpretation of this product's nutrition, ingredients, and tradeoffs.

Personalize this analysis

Common questions about this product

Is Annie's Arthur, Macaroni & Cheese highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Annie's Arthur, Macaroni & Cheese shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Annie's Arthur, Macaroni & Cheese: 0g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Short, recognizable ingredient list; Uses organic wheat pasta; Contains some protein from dairy.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined wheat pasta with low fiber; Cheese and butter sauce adds saturated fat; Sodium is moderately high per serving.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same prepared meals differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Prepared Meals, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

See how this item lines up with your goals

Healthy Food Guide covers this product in detail. In KarbCoach, your goals shape what matters most for your meals.

Set your goals in KarbCoach

Also available in the app

Download on the App StoreGet it onGoogle Play