Mac & cheese vs Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta
Overall, Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 8 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Mac & cheese | Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 379 kcal | 128 kcal |
| Fat | 6 g | 2.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Sugars | 8.6 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1 g |
| Protein | 12.1 g | 7.8 g |
| Additives | 8 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has 66% fewer calories (128 kcal vs 379 kcal).
- Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has 52% less fat (2.9 g vs 6 g).
- Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has 63% less saturated fat (1.3 g vs 3.5 g).
- Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has 88% less sugar (1 g vs 8.6 g).
- Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has 82% less salt (0.4 g vs 2.1 g).
- Mac & cheese has 45% more fiber (1.7 g vs 1 g).
- Mac & cheese has 35% more protein (12.1 g vs 7.8 g).
- Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has the better Nutri-Score.
- Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta is less processed (lower NOVA group).
Ingredients
Mac & cheese
ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MILK, PALM OIL, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MILKFAT, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, 2% CALCIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, DRIED BUTTERMILK, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CREAM, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, GUAR GUM, CHEESE CULTURE, PAPRIKA (ADDED FOR COLOR), TURMERIC (ADDED FOR COLOR), ANNATTO (ADDED FOR COLOR), SILICON DIOXIDE, ENZYMES, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM); MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES.
Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta
COOKED PENNETTE PASTA (35%) (Durum _Wheat_ Semolina, Water), Whole _Milk_, Water, COOKED MARINATED CHICKEN (14%) (Chicken Breast, Potato Starch, Salt, White Pepper), Regato Cheese (_Milk_), Double Cream (_Milk_), Basil, Garlic Purée, PESTO STYLE SAUCE (1.5%) (Basil, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Medium Fat Hard Cheese (_Milk_), Cornflour, Rapeseed Oil, _Wheat_ Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Salt.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Mac & cheese or Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta?
Overall, Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has fewer calories: 128 kcal versus 379 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Creamy Chicken & Pesto Style Pasta has less sugar: 1 g versus 8.6 g per 100 g.