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Mac & cheese
Macaroni & Cheese
Mac & cheese by Kraft provides 351 kcal per 100 g, with 14.1 g of sugars and 14.1 g of protein. That is 151% 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 Macaroni and cheese category and comes in a 7.25 oz pack. Contains: gluten, milk, lactic.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 1/2 onz (71 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 351 kcal | 249 kcal | 279 +26% | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 1 g | 1% | 6.4 −78% |
| Saturated fat | 5.6 g | 4 g | 20% | 3 +85% |
| Carbohydrates | 70.6 g | 50 g | 18% | 44 +60% |
| Total sugars | 14.1 g | 10 g | 5.6 +151% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.8 g | 2 g | 7% | 2.5 +12% |
| Protein | 14.1 g | 10 g | 20% | 10.6 +33% |
| Salt | 2.5 g | 1.8 g | 1.4 +73% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 372 Macaroni and cheese products on Foodmetria. Values are for the prepared product.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from January 2022. 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
ENRICHED MACARONI (WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, MILKFAT, SALT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, TAPIOCA FLOUR, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, ANNATTO, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES)
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkLactic
- May contain traces
- GlutenMilk
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 7.25 oz
- Serving size
- 2 1/2 onz (71 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No artificial flavorsNo preservativesNo dyes
- Sold in
- France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States
- Barcode
- 0021000658831
Prices reported by shoppers
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Recipe & label changes
-
October 1, 2026
- Pack size: 7.25oz → 7.25 oz
-
September 24, 2026
- Calories: 356 → 351
- Fat: 1.43 → 1.41
- Saturated fat: 5.71 → 5.64
- Sugars: 14.29 → 14.11
- Salt: 2.54 → 2.5
- Protein: 14.29 → 14.11
- Fiber: 2.86 → 2.82
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 351 kcal per 100 g and about 249 kcal per serving (2 1/2 onz (71 g)).
How much sugar is in Mac & cheese?
Mac & cheese has 14.1 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, Lactic. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 1, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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