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Mac & Cheese Original
Mac & Cheese Original by H-E-B provides 176 kcal per 100 ml, with 3.1 g of sugars and 4.4 g of protein. That is 45% 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 Macaroni and cheese category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Cup prepared (226.796 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 176 kcal | 400 kcal | 279 −37% | |
| Total fat | 7.5 g | 17 g | 22% | 6.4 +17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.9 g | 11 g | 55% | 3 +59% |
| Carbohydrates | 22.5 g | 51 g | 19% | 44 −49% |
| Total sugars | 3.1 g | 7 g | 5.6 −45% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 1 g | 4% | 2.5 −82% |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 10 g | 20% | 10.6 −58% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 1.8 g | 1.4 −46% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 373 Macaroni and cheese products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other macaroni and cheese
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEY, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES [MICROBIAL]), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BUTTERMILK POWDER, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR), BUTTER (SWEET CREAM, SALT), NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SOYBEAN OIL, NONFAT DRY MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Cup prepared (226.796 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0197870098562
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mac & Cheese Original?
Mac & Cheese Original contains 176 kcal per 100 ml and about 400 kcal per serving (1 Cup prepared (226.796 g)).
How much sugar is in Mac & Cheese Original?
Mac & Cheese Original has 3.1 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Mac & Cheese Original 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 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: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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