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Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese
Nutri-Score B NOVA 4
View detailsKraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese by Kraft provides 120 kcal per 100 g, with 3.3 g of sugars and 8.3 g of protein. That is 21% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pastas category and comes in a 8.5 oz pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Package (241 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | 289 kcal | 324 −63% | |
| Total fat | 3.7 g | 9 g | 12% | 3.2 +18% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 4.5 g | 23% | 0.9 +110% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.7 g | 33 g | 12% | 59.9 −77% |
| Total sugars | 3.3 g | 8 g | 2.8 +21% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 1.2 g | 2.9 g | 6% | 0.2 +457% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 1.9 g | 7% | 4.1 −81% |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 20 g | 40% | 11.9 −30% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 1.4 g | 0.4 +38% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8868 Pastas products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 28% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 3.3 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
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.
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Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Macaroni & Cheese Sauce (Water, Enriched Macaroni Product [Wheat Flour, Durum Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (Iron), Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid], Half And Half [Milk, Cream], Cheese Sauce Mix [Whey, Milkfat, Salt, Milk Protein Concentrate, Sodium Triphosphate, Tapioca Flour, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, With Paprika, Turmeric, And Annatto Added For Color, Enzymes, Cheese Culture], Butter [Cream, Salt], Sharp Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk And Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Color)], Tapioca Starch, Cheese Blend [Cheddar, Granular, Semisoft And Blue Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Sodium Phosphate, Vinegar, Salt], Flavor Enhancer [Milk Solids, Nonfat Dry Milk, Salt, Natural Flavor], Whey Protein Concentrate, Salt, Flavor), Fully Cooked Glazed Diced White Meat Chicken (White Meat Chicken, Water, Sugar, Corn Oil, Tapioca Starch, Salt, Honey), Broccoli, Butter Sauce (Water, Butter [Cream, Salt], Cornstarch, Salt, Milk Solids, Skim Milk Powder, Flavor, Natural Flavor)
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 8.5 oz
- Serving size
- 1 Package (241 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0021000069880
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese?
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese contains 120 kcal per 100 g and about 289 kcal per serving (1 Package (241 g)).
How much sugar is in Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese?
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese has 3.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (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 Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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