Macaroni & cheese
Macaroni & cheese provides 379 kcal per 100 g, with 10.3 g of sugars and 12.1 g of protein. That is 126% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pasta dishes category. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 package (58 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 379 kcal | 220 kcal | 262 +45% | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 3.5 g | 4% | 6.1 |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 2 g | 10% | 2.2 +57% |
| Carbohydrates | 69 g | 40 g | 15% | 39.9 +73% |
| Total sugars | 10.3 g | 6 g | 4.6 +126% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 1 g | 4% | 2.5 −32% |
| Protein | 12.1 g | 7 g | 14% | 9.5 +26% |
| Salt | 2 g | 1.2 g | 1.5 +34% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2214 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
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, iron (ferrous sulfate), thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], glycerol monostearate), cheese sauce mix: (whey, maltodextrin, semisoft cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], monterey jack cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], palm oil, salt, parmesan cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], contains 2% or less of each of the following: buttermilk, corn syrup solids, modified corn starch, nonfat milk, with beet juice, annatto extract, beta carotene and tumeric oleoresin added for color, lactic acid, disodium phosphate, natural flavor, sodium caseinate, sodium phosphate, calcium phosphate, guar gum, dipotassium phosphate, monoglycerides, sodium silicoaluminate); maltodextrin, modified corn starch, salt, propylene glycol esters of fatty acids, mono and diglycerides, potassium chloride, monoglycerides, anti-caking agent (calcium silicate).
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 package (58 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0070038645153
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Macaroni & cheese?
Macaroni & cheese contains 379 kcal per 100 g and about 220 kcal per serving (1 package (58 g)).
How much sugar is in Macaroni & cheese?
Macaroni & cheese has 10.3 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 E (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 April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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