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EWG Overall Score Breakdown

The product score is based on weighted scores for nutrition, ingredient and processing concerns. Generally, nutrition counts most, ingredient concerns next and degree of processing least. The weighted scores are added together to determine the final score. Read more about scores here.

EWG Overall Score Breakdown


EWG scored on three factors: nutrition, ingredient concerns, and the degree of processing. Read the full scoring methodology.

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Lower concern
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Nutrition Concern Details

Level

Considers calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, sodium, protein, fiber and fruit, vegetable and nut content to differentiate between healthful and less healthful foods. For more information on nutrition concerns, read our full methodology.

Excellent source of naturally occurring calcium [read more]

Contains 53% of the Institute of Medicine's daily sodium (salt) recommendations based on adequate intake [read more]

Per gram, high in protein [read more]

The nutrition factors used for scoring Evol Chipotle Chicken Mac & Cheese*
Positive factors
Fruit, vegetable, bean or nut content
Protein content
Fiber content
Omega-3 fatty acids
Negative factors
Calorie density
Sugar/low-calorie sweetener content
Sodium content
Saturated fat content
Trans fat content

* Calculated based 100 grams & a single serving.

Ingredient Concern Details

Level

Considers food additives, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and contaminants like mercury and BPA, which can affect human health and the environment. For more information on ingredient concerns, read methodology.

This product is not certified organic [read more]

Producer claims no misuse of antibiotics for meat, egg, or dairy ingredients in this product [read more]

Ingredient(s) derived from animals that may have been treated with hormones and/or growth promoters [read more]

This product has 2 ingredients with concerns:

Processing Concern Details

Level

Estimates how much the food has been processed. Considers many factors, chief among them, modification of individual ingredients from whole foods and number of artificial ingredients. For more information on processing concerns, read our full methodology.

Product has been classified as having moderate processing concerns

Products with moderate and high processing concerns generally have more artificial ingredients, more ingredients that have been significantly modified from whole foods, and more ingredients overall.

EWG's Top Findings

This product is not certified organic [read more]

This product is not certified organic

Products bearing the USDA certified organic seal must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredient, and must be produced without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and free of genetically engineered ingredients.

Contains food additives of lower concern

Producer claims no misuse of antibiotics for meat, egg, or dairy ingredients in this product [read more]

Producer claims no misuse of antibiotics for me...

Producer claims antibiotics were only used to treat diseased animals under veterinary supervision, or complies with a less than rigorous certification system.

Ingredient(s) derived from animals that may have been treated with hormones and/or growth promoters [read more]

Ingredient(s) derived from animals that may hav...

This food contains fats derived from animals that were possibly treated with antibiotics and artificial growth promoters.

Does not contain artificial or industrial ingredients [read more]

Does not contain artificial or industrial ingre...

EWG has not identified any artificial or industrial ingredients in this product.

Excellent source of naturally occurring calcium [read more]

Excellent source of naturally occurring calcium

Calcium is necessary for strong bones and decreasing the risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture. Calcium is also important for healthy muscles and nervous system function.

Contains 53% of the Institute of Medicine's daily sodium (salt) recommendations based on adequate intake [read more]

Contains 53% of the Institute of Medicine's dai...

This product contains a high percentage of the Institute of Medicine's recommended adequate intake for sodium of 1500 mg a day (IOM 2005). This value is much lower than what the FDA requires be listed on food labels -- 2400 mg. Americans average 3,400 mg of sodium a day. Most of this sodium comes from processed foods where sodium is added to mask the lack of freshness by enhancing the flavor, texture or palatability and extending shelf-life (IOM 2010). Many of these uses are for the manufacturers benefit and not the consumer's health as excess sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and kidney disease (IOM 2010).

Per gram, high in protein [read more]

Per gram, high in protein

Protein is a source of amino acids that are required for the proper growth, maintenance and repair of tissues. It also provides the building blocks for important enzymes and hormones. Protein provides calories and if eaten in excess will be stored as fat. Protein is found in high amounts in beans, nuts, eggs, seafood and meat. Protein is essential to health, but eating too much also carries an environmental and health cost. Learn more: http://www.ewg.org/meateatersguide/

Product has been classified as having moderate processing concerns

Ingredient List

From the Package

TUBETTI PASTA (WATER, DURUM SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR), MILK, GRILLED SEASONED CHICKEN (CHICKEN WHITE MEAT, WATER, POTATO STARCH, SEA SALT), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), CORN TORTILLA (YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SUNFLOWER OIL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SEA SALT), HEAVY CREAM, UNSALTED BUTTER, PANKO BREADCRUMBS (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, SEA SALT), WATER, LESS THAN 2% OF: CHIPOTLE ADOBO PUREE (WATER, CHIPOTLE CHILE, WHITE VINEGAR, SUN DRIED TOMATOES, SUGAR, SALT, ONION, GARLIC POWDER), ONIONS, RED BELL PEPPERS, POTATO FLOUR, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), GREEN ONIONS, TAMARI SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT, VINEGAR), RICE STARCH, SALT, GARLIC, PAPRIKA, BROWN SUGAR, CORN STARCH, SPICE, HONEY, PARSLEY.

*Older Product

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*Discontinued Product

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Other Information

Environmental Impact: Contains chicken, which has a lower carbon footprint compared to other meats. [read more]

Environmental Impact: Contains chicken, which h...

Compared to other meats, chicken production generates the lowest amount of greenhouse gases. To learn more about the climate impacts of meat production read: http://www.ewg.org/meateatersguide/ Note: The potential climate impact of a particular food is not factored into a product's overall score.

This product contains the following ingredient(s) that may be genetically engineered or derived from GE crops: Corn Flour, Corn Starch, Brown Sugar, Tamari, Sugars, and Soybean [read more]

This product contains the following ingredient(...

Scientists have not determined whether GE food poses risks to human health. Still, consumers have many good reasons to avoid eating genetically engineered ingredients, including limited safety studies, the development of "superweeds" and increased pesticide use. For more information on the topic visit: http://www.ewg.org/research/shoppers-guide-to-avoiding-ge-food Note: The presence or absence of genetically engineered ingredients or ingredients derived from GE crops does not affect a product's overall score.

Contains ingredients derived from wheat, soybean, milk or egg - these are considered major food allergens according to the FDA [read more]

Contains ingredients derived from wheat, soybea...

While over 160 food ingredients may cause allergic reactions current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations stipulate that 8 major food allergens must be labeled on products. These allergens include; milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. Note: The presence of potential allergens does not affect the overall product score.

Nutrition Facts

1.0 servings per container

Serving Size

1 bowl

Amount Per 227 g
Calories
440

% Daily Value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet and adult bodyweight)
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QUICK FACTS:

26.0 26.0 % Total Fat 20 g
16.0 16.0 % Total Carbs 45 g
29.0 29.0 % Protein 19 g

AVOID TOO MUCH:

55.0 55.0 % Saturated Fat 11 g
Trans Fat 1.0g
23.0 23.0 % Cholesterol 70 mg
34.0 34.0 % Sodium 790 mg
Added Sugar Ingredients: Brown Sugar, Sugars, and Honey

NUTRIENTS:

7.0 7.0 % Dietary Fiber 2 g
4.0 4.0 % Vitamin D
20.0 20.0 % Calcium
8.0 8.0 % Iron
8.0 8.0 % Potassium 350 mg

† Institute of Medicine. 2010. "Dietary Reference Intakes Tables and Application." Accessed April 8, 2014: link

 

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