Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar vs Mac & cheese
Overall, Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar
Mac & cheese
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Organic Macaroni & Classic C... | Mac & cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 366 kcal | 351 kcal |
| Fat | 5.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 5.6 g |
| Sugars | 7 g | 14.1 g |
| Salt | 2 g | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 5.6 g | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 14.1 g | 14.1 g |
| Additives | 2 | 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 75% less fat (1.4 g vs 5.6 g).
- Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has 50% less saturated fat (2.8 g vs 5.6 g).
- Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has 50% less sugar (7 g vs 14.1 g).
- Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has 21% less salt (2 g vs 2.5 g).
- Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has 50% more fiber (5.6 g vs 2.8 g).
- Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Mac & cheese lists: Lactic.
Ingredients
Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar
best : organic pasta (organic wheat flour), organic whey, organic cultured cream, organic nonfat milk, salt, organic butter (organic pasteurized cream, salt), organic dried cheddar cheese (organic cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), organic corn starch, organic annatto extract (for color), citric acid, lactic acid, sodium phosphate, silicon dioxide (for anticaking), best : organic pasta (organic wheat flour), organic dried cheddar cheese (organic cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), organic whey, salt, sodium phosphate, organic annatto extract (for color), silicon dioxide (for anticaking), best : organic pasta (organic wheat flour), organic dried cheddar cheese (organic cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), organic whey, salt, 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: Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar or Mac & cheese?
Overall, Organic 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 366 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar has less sugar: 7 g versus 14.1 g per 100 g.