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Mac & cheese
Mac & cheese by Kraft provides 357 kcal per 100 g, with 9.9 g of sugars and 8.5 g of protein. That is 76% 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 Macaroni and cheese category and comes in a 6 oz pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2.5 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 250 kcal | 279 +28% | |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 3 g | 4% | 6.4 −34% |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 1 g | 5% | 3 −54% |
| Carbohydrates | 72 g | 50.4 g | 18% | 44 +64% |
| Total sugars | 9.9 g | 6.9 g | 5.6 +76% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 5.6 g | 3.9 g | 14% | 2.5 +125% |
| Protein | 8.5 g | 5.9 g | 12% | 10.6 −20% |
| Salt | 2 g | 1.4 g | 1.4 +39% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 373 Macaroni and cheese 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 macaroni and cheese
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
gluten free pasta (corn flour, brown rice flour), cheese sauce mix (whey, _milkfat_, _milk protein concentrate_, salt, sodium triphosphate, cóntains less than 2% of citric acid, lactic acid, sodum phosphate, calcium phosphate, with paprika, turmeric, and annatto added for color, enzymes, cheese culture).
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 6 oz
- Serving size
- 2.5 oz
- Labels & certifications
- No glutenNo artificial flavors
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0021000078431
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mac & cheese?
Mac & cheese contains 357 kcal per 100 g and about 250 kcal per serving (2.5 oz).
How much sugar is in Mac & cheese?
Mac & cheese has 9.9 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 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: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 10, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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