Mac & cheese
Mac & cheese by Garden Lites provides 121 kcal per 100 g, with 1.5 g of sugars and 6.1 g of protein. That is 66% 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.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 dish (198 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 121 kcal | 240 kcal | 187 −35% | |
| Total fat | 5.1 g | 10 g | 13% | 8.2 −39% |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 7 g | 35% | 2.9 +22% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.1 g | 26 g | 9% | 20.1 −35% |
| Total sugars | 1.5 g | 3 g | 4.4 −66% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 5 g | 18% | 1.7 +48% |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12 g | 24% | 7.9 −24% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 1.5 g | 1 −26% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9800 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other frozen foods
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Vegetable blend (butternut squash, broccoli, cauliflower), cheese sauce (low-fat milk, cheddar and blue cheese blend [(pasteurized milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), whey, natural flavor, less than 2% disodium phosphate (a natural emulsifier)], soluble corn fiber, corn starch, sea salt, gum blend (locust bean, guar, and xanthan), onion powder, garlic powder), veggieserve whole grain elbows (water, whole wheat durum flour, semolina, durum wheat flour, oat fiber, nutrients from whole food concentrates [spinach, broccoli, carrot, tomato, beet, shiitake mushrooms]), cheddar cheese (pasteurized cultured milk, enzymes, salt).
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 dish (198 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0704863017334
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mac & cheese?
Mac & cheese contains 121 kcal per 100 g and about 240 kcal per serving (1 dish (198 g)).
How much sugar is in Mac & cheese?
Mac & cheese has 1.5 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. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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