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Mac & cheese
Mac & cheese by Kraft provides 251 kcal per 100 g, with 6.5 g of sugars and 7.3 g of protein. That is 134% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pastas category and comes in a 7.25 oz (206g) pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Cup (124 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 251 kcal | 311 kcal | 324 −22% | |
| Total fat | 8.9 g | 11 g | 14% | 3.2 +181% |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 3.5 g | 18% | 0.9 +217% |
| Carbohydrates | 35.5 g | 44 g | 16% | 59.9 −41% |
| Total sugars | 6.5 g | 8 g | 2.8 +134% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 1 g | 4% | 4.1 −80% |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 9 g | 18% | 11.9 −39% |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 1.4 g | 0.4 +159% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8860 Pastas products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other pastas
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
ENRICHED MACARONI (WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, MILKFAT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, WITH PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, AND ANNATTO ADDED FOR COLOR, ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE).
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 7.25 oz (206g)
- Serving size
- 1 Cup (124 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No artificial flavorsNo artificial preservativesNo artificial dyesOriginal flavor
- Sold in
- France, Germany, United States
- Barcode
- 0021000028092
Prices reported by shoppers
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Recipe & label changes
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September 26, 2026
- Nutri-Score: e → d
- Calories: 516.13 → 251
- Fat: 17.74 → 8.87
- Saturated fat: 5.65 → 2.82
- Sugars: 12.9 → 6.45
- Salt: 2.22 → 1.11
- Protein: 14.52 → 7.26
- Fiber: 1.61 → 0.81
- 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 251 kcal per 100 g and about 311 kcal per serving (1 Cup (124 g)).
How much sugar is in Mac & cheese?
Mac & cheese has 6.5 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 D (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 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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