Key food, mega mac, macaroni & cheese dinner

by Key Food in Pasta dishes Barcode 0073296157642
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Key food, mega mac, macaroni & cheese dinner by Key Food provides 379 kcal per 100 g, with 5.2 g of sugars and 10.3 g of protein. That is 13% 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: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
6.9 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.5 g · Moderate
Sugars
5.2 g · Moderate
Salt
3 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 package (58 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 379 kcal 220 kcal 262 +45%
Total fat 6.9 g 4 g 5% 6.1 +13%
Saturated fat 3.5 g 2 g 10% 2.2 +57%
Carbohydrates 67.2 g 39 g 14% 40 +68%
Total sugars 5.2 g 3 g 4.6 +13%
Dietary fiber 1.7 g 1 g 4% 2.5 −32%
Protein 10.3 g 6 g 12% 9.6 +8%
Salt 3 g 1.8 g 1.5 +100%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2207 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.

Compared with other pasta dishes

Calories higher 13%
Sugars higher 33%
Salt higher 8%
Saturated fat higher 23%
Protein top 43%
Fiber top 62%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Enriched macaroni product (wheat flavor, salt, glycerol monostearate, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheese sauce mix (corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, whey, palm oil, cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], salt,natural flavor, modified corn starch, nonfat milk, sodium caseinate, monosodium glutamate, dipotassium phosphate, lactic acid, disodium phosphate, emulsifer [monoglycerides], yeast extract, guar gum, preservatives [tbhq], blue cheese [cultured milk, salt, enzymes], sodium silicoaluminate, citric acid, reduced lactose whey, color [yellow 5 and 6], dehydrated onion), maltodextrin, modified corn starch, salt, acetic acid esters of mono and diglycerides, potassium chloride.

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
Milk

Additives 10

High overexposure risk
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 package (58 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0073296157642

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Key food, mega mac, macaroni & cheese dinner?

Key food, mega mac, macaroni & cheese dinner contains 379 kcal per 100 g and about 220 kcal per serving (1 package (58 g)).

How much sugar is in Key food, mega mac, macaroni & cheese dinner?

Key food, mega mac, macaroni & cheese dinner has 5.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Key food, mega mac, macaroni & cheese dinner 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 Key food, mega mac, macaroni & cheese dinner vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Key food, mega mac, macaroni & cheese dinner contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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