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Is Annie's Gluten-Free Rice Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese healthy?

Gluten-Free Rice Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese

Prepared Meals · Updated 2026-10-20

Longevity Score

52/100

Food Integrity Score

72/100

Limit When Possible

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Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Annie's gluten-free rice pasta shells & white cheddar macaroni & cheese is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 52 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 72 out of 100. Refined rice pasta and processed cheese powder with low fiber; modest protein and simple ingredient list keep it in the middle range. Strengths include short, recognizable ingredient list, real cheddar cheese is included, and gluten-free formulation, while main considerations include refined rice flour pasta with very low fiber, sodium is moderately high for one serving, and processed cheese powder and phosphate additives.

Longevity Score 52/100Food Integrity Score 72/100

What helped the score?

  • Short, recognizable ingredient list
  • Real cheddar cheese is included
  • Gluten-free formulation

What held the score back?

  • Refined rice flour pasta with very low fiber
  • Sodium is moderately high for one serving
  • Processed cheese powder and phosphate additives

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Rice Pasta (white rice flour, brown rice flour), Cheddar Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), Whey, Salt, Corn Starch, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Silicon Dioxide (for anticaking).

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

Key nutrition

Per serving: 85 g (3 oz dry mix About 1 cup prepared)

  • Calories31016% DV
  • Protein7g14% DV
  • Total Carbs62g23% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat3g4% DV
  • Saturated Fat1.5g8% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Annie's Gluten-Free Rice Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Brand
Annie's
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Dough Based Products / Meals)
GTIN / UPC
00013562610068
Serving size
85 g (3 oz dry mix About 1 cup prepared)
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

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  • Low-Spike Stability

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    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 (61g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

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    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 (520.2mg)

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  • 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 (62g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • 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 carbs (62g)

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  • Strength & Protein Focus

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (7g)

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  • Vegan

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    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cheese", "whey". See ingredients for details.)

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Common questions about this product

Is Annie's Gluten-Free Rice Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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 Gluten-Free Rice Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese shows about 1.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Annie's Gluten-Free Rice Pasta Shells & White Cheddar 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; Real cheddar cheese is included; Gluten-free formulation.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined rice flour pasta with very low fiber; Sodium is moderately high for one serving; Processed cheese powder and phosphate additives.

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.

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