Mac & cheese
Mac & cheese provides 408 kcal per 100 g, with 9.9 g of sugars and 12.7 g of protein. That is 115% 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 Pasta dishes category. Contains: gluten, milk.
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 | 408 kcal | 290 kcal | 262 +56% | |
| Total fat | 11.3 g | 8 g | 10% | 6.1 +84% |
| Saturated fat | 8.5 g | 6 g | 30% | 2.2 +283% |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g | 44 g | 16% | 39.9 +55% |
| Total sugars | 9.9 g | 7 g | 4.6 +115% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.8 g | 2 g | 7% | 2.5 +12% |
| Protein | 12.7 g | 9 g | 18% | 9.5 +33% |
| Salt | 3.7 g | 2.6 g | 1.5 +145% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2213 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2019. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 12% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
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 pasta dishes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Enriched pasta (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), whey, four cheese blend [parmesan cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), swiss cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), blue cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes)], butter (cream, salt), corn starch, coconut oil, corn syrup solids, salt, dried onion, nonfat dry milk, sugar, dried garlic, spice, yeast extract, xanthan gum, citric acid, natural flavor.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 1/2 onz (71 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0760263850032
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mac & cheese?
Mac & cheese contains 408 kcal per 100 g and about 290 kcal per serving (2 1/2 onz (71 g)).
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 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. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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