Macaroni and cheese

by Smart Sense in Macaroni and cheese Barcode 0883967295937
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Macaroni and cheese by Smart Sense provides 343 kcal per 100 g, with 7.1 g of sugars and 11.4 g of protein. That is 27% 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
0.7 g · Low
Sugars
7.1 g · Moderate
Salt
2 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 1/2 onz (70 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 343 kcal 240 kcal 279 +23%
Total fat 1.4 g 1 g 1% 6.4 −78%
Saturated fat 0.7 g 0.5 g 3% 3 −77%
Carbohydrates 71.4 g 50 g 18% 44 +63%
Total sugars 7.1 g 5 g 5.6 +27%
Dietary fiber 2.9 g 2 g 7% 2.5 +16%
Protein 11.4 g 8 g 16% 10.6 +8%
Salt 2 g 1.4 g 1.4 +41%

*% 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 July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other macaroni and cheese

Calories higher 45%
Sugars higher 32%
Salt higher 26%
Saturated fat lower 12%
Protein top 46%
Fiber top 25%

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

Ingredients

Enriched macaroni (wheat flour, niacin, iron [ ferrous sulfate], thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), dairy product solids, enriched bleached flour (bleached wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheddar cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), salt, modified corn starch, whey citric acid, disodium phosphate, color (yellow 5, yellow 6).

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 4

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

Product details

Serving size
2 1/2 onz (70 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0883967295937

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Macaroni and cheese?

Macaroni and cheese contains 343 kcal per 100 g and about 240 kcal per serving (2 1/2 onz (70 g)).

How much sugar is in Macaroni and cheese?

Macaroni and cheese has 7.1 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 April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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