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Mac & Cheese
Mac & Cheese provides 185 kcal per 100 g, with 1.8 g of sugars and 4.9 g of protein. That is 60% 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: eggs, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 tray (227 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 185 kcal | 420 kcal | 187 | |
| Total fat | 10.6 g | 24 g | 31% | 8.2 +29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.2 g | 14 g | 70% | 2.9 +113% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.2 g | 39 g | 14% | 20.1 −14% |
| Total sugars | 1.8 g | 4 g | 4.4 −60% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 6.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 2 g | 7% | 1.7 −48% |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 11 g | 22% | 7.9 −39% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 1 g | 1 −58% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9798 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from November 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims on the package
10% of calories from protein; the EU rule requires at least 12% of calories from protein.
Other claims its numbers support
- Low sugar
- 1.8 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other frozen foods
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Gluten free elbow noodles (water, brown rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, egg white, salt, xanthan gum), whole milk (milk, vitamin d3), heavy cream, butter, water, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), monterey jack cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), parmesan cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), corn starch, potato flour, annatto (color), sea salt, spices, xanthan gum.
- Allergens
- EggsMilk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 tray (227 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No glutenSource of proteins
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0698997809630
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mac & Cheese?
Mac & Cheese contains 185 kcal per 100 g and about 420 kcal per serving (1 tray (227 g)).
How much sugar is in Mac & Cheese?
Mac & Cheese has 1.8 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: Eggs, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Mac & Cheese meet the “Source of protein” claim?
Not by EU rules: 10% of calories from protein, while the EU requires at least 12% of calories from protein. US labels follow FDA rules, which are based on serving size and can differ.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated December 16, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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