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Macaroni & Cheese
Macaroni & Cheese by Trader Joe's provides 539 kcal per 100 g, with 6.1 g of sugars and 20.4 g of protein. That is 34% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pasta dishes category and comes in a 70 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 70g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 539 kcal | 377 kcal | 262 +106% | |
| Total fat | 8.2 g | 5.7 g | 7% | 6.1 +33% |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g | 2.9 g | 14% | 2.2 +86% |
| Carbohydrates | 95.9 g | 67.1 g | 24% | 40 +140% |
| Total sugars | 6.1 g | 4.3 g | 4.6 +34% | |
| Dietary fiber | 4.1 g | 2.9 g | 10% | 2.5 +66% |
| Protein | 20.4 g | 14.3 g | 29% | 9.6 +114% |
| 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 2206 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other pasta dishes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
ENRICHED DURUM PASTA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SAUCE (CHEDDAR CHEESE[CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, BUTTERMILK, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO AND BETA CAROTENE [FOR COLOR]).
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 70 g
- Serving size
- 70g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00503228
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Macaroni & Cheese?
Macaroni & Cheese contains 539 kcal per 100 g and about 377 kcal per serving (70g).
How much sugar is in Macaroni & Cheese?
Macaroni & Cheese has 6.1 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 C (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.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 24, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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