Macaroni & Classic Cheddar vs Macaroni & Cheese
Overall, Macaroni & Cheese has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 2.
Macaroni & Classic Cheddar
Macaroni & Cheese
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Macaroni & Classic Cheddar | Macaroni & Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 380 kcal | 348 kcal |
| Fat | 6.3 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 9.9 g | 1.5 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 4.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Protein | 12.7 g | 10.1 g |
| Additives | 4 | 3 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Macaroni & Cheese has no fat, while Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has 6.3 g.
- Macaroni & Cheese has no saturated fat, while Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has 2.8 g.
- Macaroni & Cheese has 85% less sugar (1.5 g vs 9.9 g).
- Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has 31% more fiber (4.2 g vs 2.9 g).
- Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has 20% more protein (12.7 g vs 10.1 g).
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)
Macaroni & Cheese
ENRICHED ELBOW MACARONI WHEAT FLOUR NACIN FERROUS SULFATE (RON THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RBOFLAVN FOLIC ACID: CHEDDAR CHEESE SEASONING ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NACIN REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, DAIRY PRODUCT SOLIDS, SALT CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SOYBEAN OIL TO REDUCE DUSTING, SODIUM PHOSPHATE NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT ENZYMES) COLORS ADDED (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE), SODIUM CASEINATE, BUTTER OIL) MAY CONTAIN SILICON DIOXIDE TO REDUCE CAKING "DEHYDRATED. CONTAINS: MILK, WHEAT Made on shared equipment that also processes egg.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Macaroni & Classic Cheddar or Macaroni & Cheese?
Overall, Macaroni & Cheese 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?
Macaroni & Cheese has fewer calories: 348 kcal versus 380 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Macaroni & Cheese has less sugar: 1.5 g versus 9.9 g per 100 g.