Macaroni & Cheese
Macaroni & Cheese by Spartan provides 654 kcal per 100 g, with 11.9 g of sugars and 17.8 g of protein. That is 160% 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 and comes in a 58 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 57.99999999999999g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 654 kcal | 379 kcal | 262 +149% | |
| Total fat | 11.9 g | 6.9 g | 9% | 6.1 +94% |
| Saturated fat | 6 g | 3.5 g | 18% | 2.2 +170% |
| Total sugars | 11.9 g | 6.9 g | 4.6 +160% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.9 g | 1.7 g | 6% | 2.5 +17% |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 10.3 g | 21% | 9.5 +86% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 1.5 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2209 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
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, GLYCEROL, MONOSTERATE, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX, (MALTODEXTRIN, SEMIFSOFT CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, PALM OIL, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, NONFAT MILK, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SODIUM CASEINATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BUTTER, LACTIC ACID, COLOR [TURMERIC OLEORSIN, YELLOW 6 LAKE), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, GUAR GUM, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, EMULSIFIER [MONOGLYCERIDES], SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE), MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, ACETIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM SILICATE.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 8
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.
United States
Yellow 6 (E110) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 6 (E110) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 6 (E110) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 6 (E110) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Yellow 6.
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
- Quantity
- 58 g
- Serving size
- 57.99999999999999g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0011213020310
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Macaroni & Cheese?
Macaroni & Cheese contains 654 kcal per 100 g and about 379 kcal per serving (57.99999999999999g).
How much sugar is in Macaroni & Cheese?
Macaroni & Cheese has 11.9 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); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Macaroni & Cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Macaroni & Cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Macaroni & Cheese contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 6 (E110). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using it by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars it from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with it. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 22, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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