Mac 'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy vs Mac & Cheese reduced fat
Overall, Mac & Cheese reduced fat has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 2.
Mac 'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy
Mac & Cheese reduced fat
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Mac 'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy | Mac & Cheese reduced fat |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 500 kcal | 131 kcal |
| Fat | 20.6 g | 3.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g | 2 g |
| Sugars | 8.8 g | 1.5 g |
| Salt | 2.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 14.7 g | 6.6 g |
| Additives | 8 | 1 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Soybeans | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Mac & Cheese reduced fat has 74% fewer calories (131 kcal vs 500 kcal).
- Mac & Cheese reduced fat has 83% less fat (3.5 g vs 20.6 g).
- Mac & Cheese reduced fat has 61% less saturated fat (2 g vs 5.2 g).
- Mac & Cheese reduced fat has 83% less sugar (1.5 g vs 8.8 g).
- Mac & Cheese reduced fat has 75% less salt (0.7 g vs 2.7 g).
- Mac 'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy has 48% more fiber (2.9 g vs 1.5 g).
- Mac 'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy has 55% more protein (14.7 g vs 6.6 g).
- Mac & Cheese reduced fat has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Mac 'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy lists: Soybeans.
Ingredients
Mac 'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy
Wheat flour, whey, cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), salt, palm oil, canola oil, maltodextrin, natural and artificial flavor, whey protein concentrate, corn syrup solids, modified corn starch, lactic acid, citric acid, monosodium glutamate, yellow 6, cultured nonfat milk, autolyzed yeast extract, buttermilk, hydrolyzed soy protein, blue cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), guar gum, xanthan gum, iron, niacin, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid.
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.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Mac 'n Cheese Bold & Cheesy or Mac & Cheese reduced fat?
Overall, Mac & Cheese reduced fat 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 reduced fat has fewer calories: 131 kcal versus 500 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Mac & Cheese reduced fat has less sugar: 1.5 g versus 8.8 g per 100 g.