Mac & cheese vs Cheddy Mac Creamy Cheddar And Macaroni
Overall, Cheddy Mac Creamy Cheddar And Macaroni has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Mac & cheese | Cheddy Mac Creamy Cheddar An... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 351 kcal | 365 kcal |
| Fat | 1.4 g | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.6 g | 2 g |
| Sugars | 14.1 g | 9.5 g |
| Salt | 2.5 g | 2 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 9.5 g |
| Protein | 14.1 g | 20.3 g |
| Additives | 5 | 3 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Lactic | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Mac & cheese has 74% less fat (1.4 g vs 5.4 g).
- Cheddy Mac Creamy Cheddar And Macaroni has 64% less saturated fat (2 g vs 5.6 g).
- Cheddy Mac Creamy Cheddar And Macaroni has 33% less sugar (9.5 g vs 14.1 g).
- Cheddy Mac Creamy Cheddar And Macaroni has 19% less salt (2 g vs 2.5 g).
- Cheddy Mac Creamy Cheddar And Macaroni has 70% more fiber (9.5 g vs 2.8 g).
- Cheddy Mac Creamy Cheddar And Macaroni has 30% more protein (20.3 g vs 14.1 g).
- Cheddy Mac Creamy Cheddar And Macaroni has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Mac & cheese lists: Lactic.
Ingredients
Mac & cheese
ENRICHED MACARONI (WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, MILKFAT, SALT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, TAPIOCA FLOUR, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, ANNATTO, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES)
Cheddy Mac Creamy Cheddar And Macaroni
GOODLES MACARONI (WHEAT FLOUR, CHICKPEA PROTEIN, WHEAT PROTEIN, NUTRIENTS EXTRACTED FROM [BROCCOLI, SPINACH, KALE, PUMPKIN, SWEET POTATO, SUNFLOWER SEED, CRANBERRY, CHLORELLA, MAITAKE MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE MUSHROOM]), CHEDDAR CHEESE BLEND (CULTURED MILK, WHEY, BUTTERMILK, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, COLOR [ANNATTO, PAPRIKA, TURMERIC], ENZYMES), BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SALT, TAPIOCA FLOUR, DRIED MAPLE SYRUP, LACTIC ACID.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Mac & cheese or Cheddy Mac Creamy Cheddar And Macaroni?
Overall, Cheddy Mac Creamy Cheddar And Macaroni 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?
Mac & cheese has fewer calories: 351 kcal versus 365 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Cheddy Mac Creamy Cheddar And Macaroni has less sugar: 9.5 g versus 14.1 g per 100 g.