Macaroni & Classic Cheddar vs Mac & cheese
Overall, Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Macaroni & Classic Cheddar | Mac & cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 380 kcal | 351 kcal |
| Fat | 6.3 g | 1.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 5.6 g |
| Sugars | 9.9 g | 14.1 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 4.2 g | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 12.7 g | 14.1 g |
| Additives | 4 | 5 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk | Gluten, Milk, Lactic |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Mac & cheese has 78% less fat (1.4 g vs 6.3 g).
- Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has 50% less saturated fat (2.8 g vs 5.6 g).
- Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has 30% less sugar (9.9 g vs 14.1 g).
- Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has 40% less salt (1.5 g vs 2.5 g).
- Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has 33% more fiber (4.2 g vs 2.8 g).
- Mac & cheese has 10% more protein (14.1 g vs 12.7 g).
- Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Mac & cheese lists: Lactic.
Ingredients
Macaroni & Classic Cheddar
Organic Pasta (organic wheat flour), Whey, Cultured Cream, Nonfat Milk, Salt, Butter (pasteurized cream, salt), Dried Cheddar Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), Corn Starch, Citric Acid, Annatto Extract (for color), Lactic Acid, Sunflower Lecithin, Sodium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide (for anticaking)
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)
FAQ
Which is healthier: Macaroni & Classic Cheddar or Mac & cheese?
Overall, Macaroni & Classic Cheddar 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 380 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has less sugar: 9.9 g versus 14.1 g per 100 g.