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Macaroni & cheese

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Poor nutritional quality

Processing (NOVA)

Unknown

Macaroni & cheese provides 345 kcal per 100 g, with 7.1 g of sugars and 11.9 g of protein. That is 27% 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

1.8 g · Low

Saturated fat

0.6 g · Low

Sugars

7.1 g · Moderate

Salt

2.1 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Category avg
Calories	345 kcal	279 +24%
Total fat	1.8 g	6.4 −72%
Saturated fat	0.6 g	3 −80%
Carbohydrates	71.4 g	44 +63%
Total sugars	7.1 g	5.6 +27%
Dietary fiber	2.4 g	2.5 −5%
Protein	11.9 g	10.6 +13%
Salt	2.1 g	1.4 +42%

Category average across 373 Macaroni and cheese products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other macaroni and cheese

Calories

higher 44%

Sugars

higher 32%

Salt

higher 24%

Saturated fat

lower 11%

Protein

top 39%

Fiber

top 38%

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

Product details

Sold in: United States
Barcode: 0011161156468

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Macaroni & cheese?

Macaroni & cheese contains 345 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Macaroni & cheese?

Macaroni & cheese has 7.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Macaroni & 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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