Macaroni and cheese

by Always Save in Macaroni and cheese Barcode 0070038332558
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Macaroni and cheese by Always Save provides 357 kcal per 100 g, with 10 g of sugars and 11.4 g of protein. That is 78% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Macaroni and cheese category. Contains: gluten, milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
1.4 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
10 g · Moderate
Salt
2.1 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 70g

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 357 kcal 250 kcal 279 +28%
Total fat 1.4 g 1 g 1% 6.4 −78%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 3 −100%
Carbohydrates 71.4 g 50 g 18% 44 +62%
Total sugars 10 g 7 g 5.6 +78%
Dietary fiber 1.4 g 1 g 4% 2.5 −43%
Protein 11.4 g 8 g 16% 10.6 +8%
Salt 2.1 g 1.4 g 1.4 +43%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 372 Macaroni and cheese products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other macaroni and cheese

Calories higher 36%
Sugars higher 17%
Salt higher 22%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 46%
Fiber top 62%

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

Ingredients

ENRICHED MACARONI: (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID). CHEESE SAUCE: DAIRY PRODUCT SOLIDS, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, WHEY, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), REDUCED-LACTOSE WHEY, NATURAL FLAVOR, DRIED YEAST, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, NONFAT MILK, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6. CONTAINS: MILK, WHEAT

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk
May contain traces
GlutenMilk

Additives 3

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
70g
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0070038332558

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Macaroni and cheese?

Macaroni and cheese contains 357 kcal per 100 g and about 250 kcal per serving (70g).

How much sugar is in Macaroni and cheese?

Macaroni and cheese has 10 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Macaroni and cheese healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Macaroni and cheese vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Macaroni and 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 June 5, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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