Express mac macaroni & cheese dinner
Express mac macaroni & cheese dinner provides 397 kcal per 100 g, with 8.6 g of sugars and 10.3 g of protein. That is 88% 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.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 BOWL (58 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 397 kcal | 230 kcal | 262 +52% | |
| Total fat | 5.2 g | 3 g | 4% | 6.1 −16% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 1 g | 5% | 2.2 −22% |
| Carbohydrates | 75.9 g | 44 g | 16% | 39.9 +90% |
| Total sugars | 8.6 g | 5 g | 4.6 +88% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 1 g | 4% | 2.5 −32% |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 6 g | 12% | 9.5 +8% |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 1.2 g | 1.5 +37% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2214 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other pasta dishes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Enriched macaroni (wheat flour, enriched with iron (ferrous sulfate) and b vitamins (niacin, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheddar cheese seasoning (whey, maltodextrin, palm oil, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), lactose, modified corn starch, salt, contains 2% or less of whole milk powder, natural flavors, colors (annatto extract, titanium dioxide, paprika extract), sodium silicoaluminate and silicon dioxide to reduce caking, sodium caseinate, potassium chloride, sodium phosphate, citric acid, potassium phosphate, yeast extract. lactic acid, maltodextrin, modified tapioca starch, salt, acetic acid esters of mono and diglycerides medium chain triglycerides (emulsifiers), potassium chloride, contains 2% or less of: mono and diglycerides, guar gum silicon dioxide to prevent caking.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
European Union
Titanium dioxide has not been authorised as a food additive in the EU since February 7, 2022.
What these additives are and what the research says: Titanium dioxide.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 BOWL (58 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041498171674
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Express mac macaroni & cheese dinner?
Express mac macaroni & cheese dinner contains 397 kcal per 100 g and about 230 kcal per serving (1 BOWL (58 g)).
How much sugar is in Express mac macaroni & cheese dinner?
Express mac macaroni & cheese dinner has 8.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Express mac macaroni & cheese dinner 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 Express mac macaroni & cheese dinner vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Express mac macaroni & cheese dinner contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Express mac macaroni & cheese dinner contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Titanium dioxide (E171). The EU has not allowed titanium dioxide in food since 2022. Recipes change — 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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