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Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese by Marketside provides 151 kcal per 100 g, with 1.8 g of sugars and 5.3 g of protein. That is 68% 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: eggs, gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (225 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 151 kcal | 340 kcal | 279 −46% | |
| Total fat | 5.8 g | 13 g | 17% | 6.4 −10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g | 6 g | 30% | 3 −12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19.6 g | 44.1 g | 16% | 44 −55% |
| Total sugars | 1.8 g | 4 g | 5.6 −68% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.5 −100% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 12 g | 24% | 10.6 −50% |
| Salt | 1 g | 2.2 g | 1.4 −32% |
*% 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.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from November 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other macaroni and cheese
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
cooked pasta (water, durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulfate [iron], thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, egg), whole milk, water, pasteurized process cheese spread (cheddar and colby cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, whey, sodium phosphate, whey protein concentrate, skim milk, milkfat, salt, carrageenan, cellulose gum), cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto extract [color], natamycin [mold inhibitor]), butter (sweet cream [milk], salt), parmesan cheese (part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), modified corn starch, cheddar club cheese (cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, contains less than 2% of salt, annatto [color]), salt, annatto extract (color), nisin preparation (salt, nisin [a natural antimicrobial]).
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilk
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (225 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0194346002054
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Macaroni and Cheese?
Macaroni and Cheese contains 151 kcal per 100 g and about 340 kcal per serving (1 cup (225 g)).
How much sugar is in Macaroni and Cheese?
Macaroni and Cheese has 1.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Macaroni and Cheese 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 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: Eggs, Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 27, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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