Mac & Cheese Original
Mac & Cheese Original by Panera Bread provides 211 kcal per 100 g, with 3.5 g of sugars and 8.1 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 container (284 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 211 kcal | 600 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.1 g | 40 g | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 7 g | 20 g | 100% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.9 g | 48 g | 17% |
| Total sugars | 3.5 g | 10 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 23 g | 46% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 3.6 g |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values).
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Ingredients
Cooked pasta (semolina wheat flour, egg whites, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), pasteurized process cheese spread (cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, whey, whey protein concentrate, milkfat, skim milk, sodium citrate, lactic acid, salt), water, milk, heavy cream, cheese sauce (cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, whey, milkfat, sodium citrate, modified food starch, salt, lactic acid, sodium alginate, enzymes), white cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), soybean oil, contains 2% or less of: butter (cream, salt), dried dairy cream (cream, nonfat milk), sea salt, corn starch, wheat flour, nonfat dry milk, whey protein concentrate, lactic acid, acacia & xanthan gum, sodium citrate and nisin preparation.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 container (284 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0077958794497
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mac & Cheese Original?
Mac & Cheese Original contains 211 kcal per 100 g and about 600 kcal per serving (1 container (284 g)).
How much sugar is in Mac & Cheese Original?
Mac & Cheese Original has 3.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Mac & Cheese Original healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Mac & Cheese Original vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Mac & Cheese Original contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 1, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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