Mac & Cheese reduced fat vs Maccaroni in Käsesauce
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Mac & Cheese reduced fat | Maccaroni in Käsesauce |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 131 kcal | 109 kcal |
| Fat | 3.5 g | 3.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 1.9 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 0.9 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 3.7 g |
| Additives | 1 | 1 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk | Gluten, Milk, BLAUSCHIMMELKÄSE, HARTKÄSE, HARTWEIZENGRIESS, KÄSE, MOLKENERZEUGNIS |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Maccaroni in Käsesauce has 17% fewer calories (109 kcal vs 131 kcal).
- Maccaroni in Käsesauce has 41% less sugar (0.9 g vs 1.5 g).
- Mac & Cheese reduced fat has 67% more fiber (1.5 g vs 0.5 g).
- Mac & Cheese reduced fat has 44% more protein (6.6 g vs 3.7 g).
- Only Maccaroni in Käsesauce lists: BLAUSCHIMMELKÄSE, HARTKÄSE, HARTWEIZENGRIESS, KÄSE, MOLKENERZEUGNIS.
Ingredients
Mac & Cheese reduced fat
COOKED ELBOW MACARONI (WATER, ENRICHED SEMOLINA [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), NON FAT MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, MODIFIED RICE STARCH, PEPPER.
Maccaroni in Käsesauce
72% Nudeln (HARTWEIZENGRIESS), 8% EMMENTALER-KÄSE, Palmöl, Stärke, 3% Schmelzkäsepulver (BLAUSCHIMMELKÄSE, HARTKÄSE, WEICHKÄSE, MOLKENERZEUGNIS), jodiertes Speisesalz, Glukosesirup, Hefeextrakt, MILCHEIWEISS, Kräuter (Schnittlauch², Petersilie, Basilikum), Speisesalz, Zwiebeln², Knoblauch, Muskatnuss, Kurkuma, Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure), Aromen
FAQ
Which is healthier: Mac & Cheese reduced fat or Maccaroni in Käsesauce?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. 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?
Maccaroni in Käsesauce has fewer calories: 109 kcal versus 131 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Maccaroni in Käsesauce has less sugar: 0.9 g versus 1.5 g per 100 g.