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Mac & Cheese reduced fat
Mac & Cheese reduced fat by Trader Joe's provides 131 kcal per 100 g, with 1.5 g of sugars and 6.6 g of protein. That is 58% 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 Instant pasta with cheese category and comes in a 7 oz pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 package (198 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 131 kcal | 260 kcal | 219 −40% | |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 7 g | 9% | 8.3 −58% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 4 g | 20% | 3.9 −48% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.2 g | 36 g | 13% | 28.2 −35% |
| Total sugars | 1.5 g | 3 g | 3.6 −58% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g | 3 g | 11% | 1.7 −9% |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13 g | 26% | 6.7 |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 1.3 g | 1.2 −44% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 36 Instant pasta with cheese products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other instant pasta with cheese
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
COOKED ELBOW MACARONI (WATER, ENRICHED SEMOLINA [DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), NON FAT MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, MODIFIED RICE STARCH, PEPPER.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 7 oz
- Serving size
- 1 package (198 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00951418
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mac & Cheese reduced fat?
Mac & Cheese reduced fat contains 131 kcal per 100 g and about 260 kcal per serving (1 package (198 g)).
How much sugar is in Mac & Cheese reduced fat?
Mac & Cheese reduced fat has 1.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Mac & Cheese reduced fat 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 reduced fat vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Mac & Cheese reduced fat contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 3, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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