Macaroni Cheese vs Mac & Cheese reduced fat
Overall, Mac & Cheese reduced fat has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 9 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Macaroni Cheese | Mac & Cheese reduced fat |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 405 kcal | 131 kcal |
| Fat | 39 g | 3.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 13 g | 2 g |
| Sugars | 2 g | 1.5 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 6.6 g |
| Additives | 5 | 1 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Mustard | 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 68% fewer calories (131 kcal vs 405 kcal).
- Mac & Cheese reduced fat has 91% less fat (3.5 g vs 39 g).
- Mac & Cheese reduced fat has 84% less saturated fat (2 g vs 13 g).
- Mac & Cheese reduced fat has 24% less sugar (1.5 g vs 2 g).
- Mac & Cheese reduced fat has 40% less salt (0.7 g vs 1.1 g).
- Mac & Cheese reduced fat has 41% more fiber (1.5 g vs 0.9 g).
- Mac & Cheese reduced fat has 63% more protein (6.6 g vs 2.4 g).
- Mac & Cheese reduced fat has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Macaroni Cheese lists: Mustard.
Ingredients
Macaroni Cheese
Cooked Macaroni (43%) (Water, Durum Wheat Semolina), Water, Medium Fat Soft Cheese (Cows' Milk), Rapeseed Oil, Modified Maize Starch, Sugar, Skimmed Cows' Milk Powder, Cheese Powder (Cows' Milk), Mustard Flour, Maize Starch, Stabiliser: Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Yeast Extract, Whey Powder (Cows' Milk), Colour: Beta-carotene. antil power not reheat tents to a - unsaturates 07845882 P0175 03.22 < 0027 2391 ! Allergy advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. LABEL Recycle RINSE CAŃ Recycle We're sure you'll love this product. If you don't, simply return for a full refund. Or, call our careline 0800 636262. Your statutory rights are not affected. Packed in the UK for Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd London, EC1N 2HT and Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd Upper Galwally, Belfast, BT8 6FX. www.sainsburys.co.uk
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: Macaroni Cheese 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 405 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Mac & Cheese reduced fat has less sugar: 1.5 g versus 2 g per 100 g.