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Mac & cheese
Mac & cheese by Kraft provides 379 kcal per 100 g, with 8.6 g of sugars and 12.1 g of protein. That is 88% more 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 Pasta dishes category. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
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 g | 3.5 g | 4% | 6.1 |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 2 g | 10% | 2.2 +57% |
| Carbohydrates | 69 g | 40 g | 15% | 40 +73% |
| Total sugars | 8.6 g | 5 g | 4.6 +88% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 1 g | 4% | 2.5 −31% |
| Protein | 12.1 g | 7 g | 14% | 9.6 +26% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 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 September 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other pasta dishes
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Ingredients
enriched macaroni product (wheat flour, glyceryl monostearate, niacin, ferrous sulfate [iron], thiamin mononitrate [vitamin b1], riboflavin [vitamin b2], folic acid), cheese sauce mix (whey, milk, corn syrup solids, milkfat, palm oil, modified food starch, milk protein concentrate, salt, maltodextrin, contains less than 2% of calcium carbonate, sodium triphosphate, medium chain triglycerides, dried buttermilk, sodium phosphate, citric acid, cream, lactic acid, calcium phosphate, cheese culture, nonfat dry milk, guar gum, with paprika, turmeric, and annatto added for color, enzymes, natural flavor, xanthan gum), modified food starch, maltodextrin, potassium chloride, acetylated monoglycerides, salt, medium chain triglycerides, contains: wheat, milk
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Package (58 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No artificial flavorsVerified
- Sold in
- France, United States
- Barcode
- 0021000012534
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Recipe & label changes
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September 28, 2026
- Additives: added E160b - Annatto
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mac & cheese?
Mac & cheese contains 379 kcal per 100 g and about 220 kcal per serving (1 Package (58 g)).
How much sugar is in Mac & cheese?
Mac & cheese has 8.6 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 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 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 September 28, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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