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Mac & cheese
Mac & cheese by New World Pasta Company provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 8.6 g of sugars and 12.9 g of protein. That is 87% 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 Pasta dishes category. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: about 1/2 box (72g) As Packaged (70 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 280 kcal | 262 +53% | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 1 g | 1% | 6.1 −77% |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 2.2 −68% |
| Carbohydrates | 68.6 g | 48 g | 17% | 40 +72% |
| Total sugars | 8.6 g | 6 g | 4.6 +87% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.9 g | 2 g | 7% | 2.5 +14% |
| Protein | 12.9 g | 9 g | 18% | 9.6 +35% |
| Salt | 2 g | 1.4 g | 1.5 +34% |
*% 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 and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other pasta dishes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Enriched macaroni product [semolina (wheat) niacin, iron (ferrous sulfate), thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), folic acid), cheese sauce (whey, cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], salt, butter, food starch-modified, maltodextrin, sodium phosphate, nonfat dry milk, lactic acid, hydrolized wheat and corn protein, colors (yellow 6 lake, yellow 5 lake, yellow 5, yellow 6) natural flavors, calcium caseinate, sodium caseinate, yeast extract).
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- about 1/2 box (72g) As Packaged (70 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0071730004033
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mac & cheese?
Mac & cheese contains 400 kcal per 100 g and about 280 kcal per serving (about 1/2 box (72g) As Packaged (70 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 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 February 1, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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