Stouffer's
Is Stouffer's Gluten Free Macaroni & Cheese healthy?
Gluten Free Macaroni & Cheese
Longevity Score
58/100
Food Integrity Score
57/100
Limit When Possible
Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.
Quick answer
Limit When Possible
Stouffer's gluten free macaroni & cheese is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 58 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 57 out of 100. Refined rice and quinoa pasta with cheese sauce; high sodium and saturated fat outweigh the modest protein and dairy content. Strengths include real cheddar cheese as a protein source, some protein (about 16g per serving), and relatively few whole-food ingredients beyond the pasta and cheese, while main considerations include very high sodium (about 1,081 mg per serving), refined rice flour pasta with very low fiber, and multiple additives, colors, and emulsifiers.
Longevity Score 58/100Food Integrity Score 57/100
What helped the score?
- Real cheddar cheese as a protein source
- Contains some protein (about 16g per serving)
- Relatively few whole-food ingredients beyond the pasta and cheese
What held the score back?
- Very high sodium (about 1,081 mg per serving)
- Refined rice flour pasta with very low fiber
- Multiple additives, colors, and emulsifiers
Ingredients
Ingredient list
COOKED RICE & QUINOA PASTA (WATER, RICE FLOUR, QUINOA FLOUR), SKIM MILK, WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO COLOR), MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, 2% OR LESS OF SALT, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, BUTTER FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO & TURMERIC COLOR), XANTHAN GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 283 g (1 Package (283g))
- Calories45023% DV
- Protein16g32% DV
- Total Carbs57g21% DV
- Fiber1.1g4% DV
- Total Fat18g23% DV
- Saturated Fat8g40% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Stouffer's Gluten Free Macaroni & Cheese
- Brand
- Stouffer's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Dinners & Entrees)
- GTIN / UPC
00013800829481- Serving size
- 283 g (1 Package (283g))
- 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-outsMetabolic 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 (55.9g)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher saturated fat (8g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher calories per serving (450 kcal)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (57g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Recovery protein (16g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: High protein (16g)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "quinoa". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary 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", "butter", "cream". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter", "cream". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher net carbs (55.9g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Net carbs above typical keto snack range (55.9g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Common ultra-processed markers (Mentions "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Common ultra-processed markers (Mentions "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Common ultra-processed markers (Mentions "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher saturated fat (8g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "flour", "rice". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher saturated fat (8g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Common questions about this product
Is Stouffer's Gluten Free Macaroni & Cheese highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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?
Stouffer's Gluten Free Macaroni & Cheese shows about 1.13g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Stouffer's Gluten Free 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: Real cheddar cheese as a protein source; Contains some protein (about 16g per serving); Relatively few whole-food ingredients beyond the pasta and cheese.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Very high sodium (about 1,081 mg per serving); Refined rice flour pasta with very low fiber; Multiple additives, colors, and emulsifiers.
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.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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
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