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Mac & cheese

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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

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Mac & cheese

in Pasta dishes Barcode 0760263850049
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Mac & cheese provides 380 kcal per 100 g, with 5.6 g of sugars and 11.3 g of protein. That is 23% 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

Fat
6.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
4.9 g · Moderate
Sugars
5.6 g · Moderate
Salt
4.3 g · High

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 380 kcal 270 kcal 262 +45%
Total fat 6.3 g 4.5 g 6% 6.1
Saturated fat 4.9 g 3.5 g 18% 2.2 +124%
Carbohydrates 67.6 g 48 g 17% 39.9 +69%
Total sugars 5.6 g 4 g 4.6 +23%
Dietary fiber 1.4 g 1 g 4% 2.5 −44%
Protein 11.3 g 8 g 16% 9.5 +18%
Salt 4.3 g 3.1 g 1.5 +186%

*% 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 October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other pasta dishes

Calories higher 11%
Sugars higher 30%
Salt higher 4%
Saturated fat higher 10%
Protein top 36%
Fiber top 78%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Enriched pasta (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), maltodextrin, whey, corn starch, salt, coconut oil, corn syrup solids, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), blue cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), natural flavors, beer (malted barley, corn syrup, hops, yeast), citric acid, yeast extract, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), distilled vinegar, annatto extract (color).

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 1

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
0760263850049

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mac & cheese?

Mac & cheese contains 380 kcal per 100 g and about 270 kcal per serving (2 1/2 onz (71 g)).

How much sugar is in Mac & cheese?

Mac & cheese has 5.6 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 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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