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Macaroni and cheese

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Poor nutritional quality

Processing (NOVA)

Unknown

Macaroni and cheese provides 357 kcal per 100 g, with 8.6 g of sugars and 12.9 g of protein. That is 53% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D. It is listed in the Macaroni and cheese category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat

1.4 g · Low

Saturated fat

0 g · Low

Sugars

8.6 g · Moderate

Salt

1.8 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Category avg
Calories	357 kcal	279 +28%
Total fat	1.4 g	6.4 −78%
Saturated fat	0 g	3 −100%
Carbohydrates	74.3 g	44 +69%
Total sugars	8.6 g	5.6 +53%
Dietary fiber	2.9 g	2.5 +14%
Protein	12.9 g	10.6 +22%
Salt	1.8 g	1.4 +24%

Category average across 373 Macaroni and cheese products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other macaroni and cheese

Calories

higher 36%

Sugars

higher 28%

Salt

higher 46%

Saturated fat

lower 1%

Protein

top 29%

Fiber

top 30%

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

Product details

Sold in: United States
Barcode: 4099100146479

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Macaroni and cheese?

Macaroni and cheese contains 357 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Macaroni and cheese?

Macaroni and cheese has 8.6 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). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

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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