Cheesy Potatoes, Hash Browns
Cheesy Potatoes, Hash Browns by Kraft provides 314 kcal per 100 g, with 5.9 g of sugars and 9.8 g of protein. That is 92% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meals category. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.2 box, (makes about 1/2 cup) (51 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 314 kcal | 160 kcal | 178 +76% | |
| Total fat | 11.8 g | 6 g | 8% | 7.9 +50% |
| Saturated fat | 3.9 g | 2 g | 10% | 2.8 +41% |
| Carbohydrates | 39.2 g | 20 g | 7% | 17.8 +120% |
| Total sugars | 5.9 g | 3 g | 3.1 +92% | |
| Dietary fiber | 3.9 g | 2 g | 7% | 2 +93% |
| Protein | 9.8 g | 5 g | 10% | 8.7 +12% |
| Salt | 2.9 g | 1.5 g | 1.2 +144% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5049 Meals products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 12% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Source of fiber
- 3.9 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other meals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cheese Sauce (Whey, Milk, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Whey Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, Milk Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Enzyme Modified Cheese [Milk, Water, Sodium Phosphate, Milkfat, Salt, Cheese Culture, Enzymes], Lactic Acid, Milkfat, Sodium Alginate, Sorbic Acid As A Preservative, Oleoresin Paprika [Color], Annatto Extract [Color], Enzymes, Natural Flavor, Cheese Culture); Seasoned Potatoes (Potatoes*, Onions*, Contains Less Than 2% Of Modified Food Starch, Whey, Wheat Flour, Milk, Salt, Garlic*, Sodium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide As An Anticaking Agent, Milkfat, Milk Protein Concentrate, Sodium Metabisulfite As A Preservative, Spice, Buttermilk Solids, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Artificial Flavor, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Calcium Phosphate, Corn Syrup Solids, Natural Flavor, Cheese Culture, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Enzymes).
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Yellow 5, Yellow 6.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 0.2 box, (makes about 1/2 cup) (51 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0021000042388
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheesy Potatoes, Hash Browns?
Cheesy Potatoes, Hash Browns contains 314 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (0.2 box, (makes about 1/2 cup) (51 g)).
How much sugar is in Cheesy Potatoes, Hash Browns?
Cheesy Potatoes, Hash Browns has 5.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheesy Potatoes, Hash Browns healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Cheesy Potatoes, Hash Browns vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cheesy Potatoes, Hash Browns contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Cheesy Potatoes, Hash Browns contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with them. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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