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Macaroni and cheese spirals, macaroni and cheese
Nutri-Score D NOVA 4
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Macaroni and cheese spirals, macaroni and cheese provides 346 kcal per 100 g, with 11.5 g of sugars and 11.5 g of protein. That is 152% 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 Pasta dishes category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/3 box, makes 1 cup prepared (52 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 346 kcal | 180 kcal | 262 +32% | |
| Total fat | 1.9 g | 1 g | 1% | 6.1 −69% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g | 39 g | 14% | 39.9 +88% |
| Total sugars | 11.5 g | 6 g | 4.6 +152% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 1 g | 4% | 2.5 −24% |
| Protein | 11.5 g | 6 g | 12% | 9.5 +21% |
| Salt | 2 g | 1 g | 1.5 +30% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2213 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 13% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low fat
- 1.9 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 3 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other pasta dishes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Enriched macaroni product (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheese powder (dairy solids, salt, modified corn starch, natural flavors, color [annatto extract, titanium dioxide, paprika extract], cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], maltodextrin, soybean oil, mono and diglycerides, citric acid, sodium caseinate, sodium citrate).
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
European Union
Titanium dioxide has not been authorised as a food additive in the EU since February 7, 2022.
What these additives are and what the research says: Titanium dioxide.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/3 box, makes 1 cup prepared (52 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0007789047748
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Macaroni and cheese spirals, macaroni and cheese?
Macaroni and cheese spirals, macaroni and cheese contains 346 kcal per 100 g and about 180 kcal per serving (1/3 box, makes 1 cup prepared (52 g)).
How much sugar is in Macaroni and cheese spirals, macaroni and cheese?
Macaroni and cheese spirals, macaroni and cheese has 11.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Macaroni and cheese spirals, 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 spirals, macaroni and cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Macaroni and cheese spirals, macaroni and cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Macaroni and cheese spirals, macaroni and cheese contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Titanium dioxide (E171). The EU has not allowed titanium dioxide in food since 2022. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 4, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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