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Mac & cheese pasta bake sauce
Mac & cheese pasta bake sauce by Tesco provides 165 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 2.1 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). Contains: eggs, milk, mustard.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal |
| Total fat | 14.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.2 g |
| Total sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0.8 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 2.1 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values).
Ingredients
200g of dry Macaroni pasta: milk: 100g grated cheese 1 jar of Tesco Mac & Cheese Sauce Method: 1 Pre-heat your oven to 200°C/Gas 6/Fan 180°C 2. Put the pasta into a 1.5L shallow ovenproof dish. Pour o the sauce and fill the empty jar to the top of the label with milk and stir into the pasta, coating well. 4. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes 5. Remove the dish from the oven and stir thoroughly Sprinkle on 100g grated cheese and return to the oven for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden. To make the Utimate Mac & Cheese, why not try stirring in a handful of mozarella cheese or topping with crispy bacon, breadcrumbs or jalapeños. INGREDIENTS Water, Rapeseed Oil, Single Cream Mi Mature Cheddar Cheese (Milk) 16%). Medium Fat Soft Cheese Milk) (3%). Modified Maize Starch, Sugar, English Mustard Water, Mustard Flour, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Turmeric Stabiliser Danthan Gumil. Whey Powder (Milk). Acidity Regulator Lactic Acid, Salt, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Dried Garlic Onion Powder, Pasteurised Egg Yolk, Yeast Extract. Concentrated Carrot Juice, Black Pepper, White Pepper, Flavourings Concentrated Onion Juice, Mushroom Concentrate, Tomato Powder, Nutmeg Allergy Advice
- Allergens
- EggsMilkMustard
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5059697706820
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Recipe & label changes
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October 7, 2026
- Name: Mac & Cheese Sauced → Mac & cheese pasta bake sauce
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mac & cheese pasta bake sauce?
Mac & cheese pasta bake sauce contains 165 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Mac & cheese pasta bake sauce?
Mac & cheese pasta bake sauce has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Mac & cheese pasta bake sauce 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 pasta bake sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Mac & cheese pasta bake sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Milk, Mustard. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 7, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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