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Mac & cheese

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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

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Mac & cheese

in Pasta dishes Barcode 0018894360261
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Mac & cheese provides 380 kcal per 100 g, with 10.9 g of sugars and 14.1 g of protein. That is 137% 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.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
8.7 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.7 g · Moderate
Sugars
10.9 g · Moderate
Salt
2.4 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3/4 cup (92 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 380 kcal 350 kcal 262 +45%
Total fat 8.7 g 8 g 10% 6.1 +42%
Saturated fat 2.7 g 2.5 g 13% 2.2 +23%
Carbohydrates 63 g 58 g 21% 39.9 +58%
Total sugars 10.9 g 10 g 4.6 +137%
Dietary fiber 2.2 g 2 g 7% 2.5 −12%
Protein 14.1 g 13 g 26% 9.5 +48%
Salt 2.4 g 2.2 g 1.5 +61%

*% 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 December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other pasta dishes

Calories higher 11%
Sugars higher 8%
Salt higher 13%
Saturated fat higher 33%
Protein top 11%
Fiber top 41%

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

Ingredients

Macaroni (durum wheat semolina), process cheese food powder (cheese blend [pasteurized milk, salt, rennet, cheese cultures], whey powder, salt, sodium citrate, disodium phosphate), whey powder, powdered sunflower oil preparation (sunflower oil, glucose syrup, sodium caseinate, silicon dioxide [anticaking]), natural flavor, potato starch, yeast extract, grated parmigiano cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, rennet), romano cheese powder (pasteurized milk, pasteurized sheep's milk, salt, rennet), salt, gorgonzola cheese powder (pasteurized milk, salt, rennet, cheese cultures), roquefort cheese powder (pasteurized sheep's milk, salt, rennet, cheese cultures).

Not vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 2

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

Product details

Serving size
3/4 cup (92 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0018894360261

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mac & cheese?

Mac & cheese contains 380 kcal per 100 g and about 350 kcal per serving (3/4 cup (92 g)).

How much sugar is in Mac & cheese?

Mac & cheese has 10.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Mac & 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 Mac & cheese vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Mac & 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 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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