Fast mac macaroni & cheese
Fast mac macaroni & cheese provides 393 kcal per 100 g, with 18 g of sugars and 13.1 g of protein. That is 294% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E 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: 2.15 onz (61 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 393 kcal | 240 kcal | 262 +50% | |
| Total fat | 8.2 g | 5 g | 6% | 6.1 +34% |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 2.2 +12% |
| Carbohydrates | 67.2 g | 41 g | 15% | 39.9 +68% |
| Total sugars | 18 g | 11 g | 4.6 +294% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 1 g | 4% | 2.5 −36% |
| Protein | 13.1 g | 8 g | 16% | 9.5 +37% |
| Salt | 2.1 g | 1.3 g | 1.5 +38% |
*% 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 October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 13% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
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, salt, glyceryl mono-stearate, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), whey (from milk), maltodextrin (from corn), partially hydrogenated soybean oil, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), modified corn starch, corn syrup solids, salt, buttermilk, natural flavors, sodium phosphate, sodium caseinate (from milk), autolyzed yeast extract, citric acid, dipotassium phosphate, mono-glycerides, titanium dioxide (color), yellow 5 lake, yellow 5, yellow 6 and gum arabic.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 8
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.
United States
Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
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: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, 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
- 2.15 onz (61 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0079851211408
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fast mac macaroni & cheese?
Fast mac macaroni & cheese contains 393 kcal per 100 g and about 240 kcal per serving (2.15 onz (61 g)).
How much sugar is in Fast mac macaroni & cheese?
Fast mac macaroni & cheese has 18 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Fast mac macaroni & cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Fast mac macaroni & cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Fast mac macaroni & cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Fast mac macaroni & cheese contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Titanium dioxide (E171). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110); 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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