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Nutri-Score D NOVA 4
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Essentials macaroni & cheese dinner pasta with a cheese sauce mix, macaroni & cheese provides 371 kcal per 100 g, with 12.9 g of sugars and 11.4 g of protein. That is 181% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pasta dishes category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 1/2 onz (70 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 kcal | 260 kcal | 262 +42% | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 1 g | 1% | 6.1 −77% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 74.3 g | 52 g | 19% | 39.9 +86% |
| Total sugars | 12.9 g | 9 g | 4.6 +181% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.9 g | 2 g | 7% | 2.5 +16% |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 8 g | 16% | 9.5 +20% |
| Salt | 1.8 g | 1.3 g | 1.5 +20% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2213 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
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Ingredients
Enriched macaroni product (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheese sauce mix (dairy solids, salt, corn starch-modified, contains 2% or less of: color added [annatto extract, titanium dioxide, paprika extract], maltodextrin, cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], soybean oil, mono-and diglycerides, citric acid, natural flavors, sodium caseinate, sodium citrate).
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 1/2 onz (70 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0607880102581
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Essentials macaroni & cheese dinner pasta with a cheese sauce mix, macaroni & cheese?
Essentials macaroni & cheese dinner pasta with a cheese sauce mix, macaroni & cheese contains 371 kcal per 100 g and about 260 kcal per serving (2 1/2 onz (70 g)).
How much sugar is in Essentials macaroni & cheese dinner pasta with a cheese sauce mix, macaroni & cheese?
Essentials macaroni & cheese dinner pasta with a cheese sauce mix, macaroni & cheese has 12.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Essentials macaroni & cheese dinner pasta with a cheese sauce mix, macaroni & cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Essentials macaroni & cheese dinner pasta with a cheese sauce mix, macaroni & cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Essentials macaroni & cheese dinner pasta with a cheese sauce mix, macaroni & cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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