Mac & cheese
Mac & cheese by Kraft provides 122 kcal per 100 g, with 1.6 g of sugars and 5.9 g of protein. That is 64% less 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 Frozen foods category. Contains: gluten, milk, mustard.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Package (255 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 122 kcal | 311 kcal | 187 −35% | |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 9 g | 12% | 8.2 −57% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 4.5 g | 23% | 2.9 −39% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.5 g | 42 g | 15% | 20.1 −18% |
| Total sugars | 1.6 g | 4 g | 4.4 −64% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 6.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 2 g | 7% | 1.7 −53% |
| Protein | 5.9 g | 15 g | 30% | 7.9 −26% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 2.4 g | 1 −10% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9794 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other frozen foods
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Ingredients
Cooked enriched macaroni product (water, enriched semolina [durum wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], carrageenan), sauce (water, pasteurized process white cheddar cheese [cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), water, sodium phosphate, milkfat, salt], half and half [milk, cream], nonfat milk, whey protein concentrate, modified food starch, parmesan cheese [cultured part-skim milk, salt, enzymes], cheese flavor blend [cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), water, sodium phosphate, enzymes], salt, sodium phosphates, mustard flour, xanthan gum, spice), fully cooked applewood smoked bacon pieces (bacon [cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium nitrite], applewood smoke flavor. may contain sodium phosphate, smoke flavor, sodium erythorbate, sodium ascorbate, dextrose).
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkMustard
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Package (255 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0021000071791
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mac & cheese?
Mac & cheese contains 122 kcal per 100 g and about 311 kcal per serving (1 Package (255 g)).
How much sugar is in Mac & cheese?
Mac & cheese has 1.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low 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, Mustard. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 30, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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