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Free from mac & cheese balls
Free from mac & cheese balls by Sainsbury's provides 265 kcal per 100 g, with 0.8 g of sugars and 7.8 g of protein. That is 86% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Macaroni and cheese category and comes in a 200g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 265 kcal | 279 −5% |
| Total fat | 12.2 g | 6.4 +90% |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 3 +38% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.2 g | 44 −31% |
| Total sugars | 0.8 g | 5.6 −86% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 2.5 −32% |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 10.6 −26% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 1.4 −54% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 373 Macaroni and cheese products on Foodmetria.
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Ingredients
Cooked Pasta (26%) (Rice Flour, Water, Gram Flour, Emulsifier: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Water, Rice Flour, Mozzarella Cheese (10%) (Cows' Milk), Gram Flour, Full Fat Soft Cheese (8%) (Cows' Milk), Vegetable Oil (Rapeseed, Sunflower) Mature Cheddar Cheese (5%) (Cows' Milk), Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese (4%) (Cows' Milk), Onion, Potato Starch, Cornflour, Rice, Tapioca Starch, Stabilisers: Trisodium Citrate, Methyl Cellulose; Cracked Black Pepper, Salt, Dextrose, Thickener: Xanthan Gum
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 200g
- Labels & certifications
- No glutenVegetarian
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00514897
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Free from mac & cheese balls?
Free from mac & cheese balls contains 265 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Free from mac & cheese balls?
Free from mac & cheese balls has 0.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Free from mac & cheese balls healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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 Free from mac & cheese balls vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Free from mac & cheese balls contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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