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Banza Chickpea Mac and Cheese Cheddar, 11 oz (Case of 6)

Contains natural flavors

Chickpea pasta with cheddar cheese sauce provides 20 g protein and 9 g fiber per serving. It contains dairy despite the vegan claim and has 770 mg sodium per serving.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesGluten-free (label)VegetarianContains dairy
$50.21 11 oz · lowest price at Lagniappe Flavors
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
310caloriesPer serving · 3.7oz (104g)
Protein
20g▲
Fiber
9g▲
Added sugar
—
Sodium
770mg
Saturated fat
5g▼
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Chickpeas, Tapioca, Pea Protein, Xanthan Gum, Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Skim Milk, Concentrated Milkfat, Water, Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Sodium Alginate, Organic Fruit Juice and Annatto Extract (color), Xanthan Gum
On Open Food FactsNutri-Score CNOVA 4Ultra-processed foodTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
67 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 35%84
Ingredients · counts 25%82
Processing · counts 15%30
Sourcing · counts 10%50
Transparency · counts 15%50
Why it scores 67
Nutrition 84 · Compared with other ready meals and sauces: more fiber (9 g), more saturated fat (5 g), more protein (20 g); no added sugar per 3.7oz
Ingredients 82 · Added phosphates (additive, −10); Annatto (additive, −4); Natural flavours (additive, −4)
Processing 30 · Chickpea pasta and cheese sauce include pea protein, gums and natural flavors
Sourcing 50 · Made in the USA; ingredient origins and growing practices aren't stated
Transparency 50 · Ingredients are listed, but natural flavors are not specified
Contains dairy despite vegan claim
770 mg sodium per serving
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−18 for added phosphates, annatto, natural flavours
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Ingredients
Chickpeas Tapioca Pea Protein Xanthan Gum Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes) Skim Milk Concentrated Milkfat Water Whey Sodium Phosphate Salt Lactic Acid Natural Flavors Sodium Alginate Organic Fruit Juice and Annatto Extract (color) Xanthan Gum
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Banza Mac and Cheese with Chickpea Chdr is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic comfort food. Made with chickpeas instead of traditional wheat pasta, this mac and cheese is packed with protein and fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The creamy cheese sauce is made with cheddar cheese, skim milk, and other delicious ingredients. Plus, it's gluten-free, vegan, and contains no artificial flavors or preservatives. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this mac and cheese makes a great meal for kids and adults alike. Each pack contains six 11-oz. boxes of Banza Mac and Cheese with Chickpea Chdr

Additives5 additives · 1 moderate risk
Added phosphates (E339–E343, E450–E452)StabiliserModerate risk
Absorbed more readily than natural phosphorus; high intakes are linked to kidney and heart risks, and EFSA set a limit in 2019.
Annatto (E160b)ColourLimited risk
Plant-based colour from achiote seeds; generally safe, but can occasionally cause allergic reactions.
Natural flavoursFlavouringLimited risk
An undisclosed mix of extracts and carriers; the label doesn’t say what’s in it or how it was made.
Xanthan gum (E415)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA re-confirmed its safety in 2017, though large amounts can cause bloating.
Lactic acid (E270)AcidNo risk
Made by fermentation; considered safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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