Macaroni & cheese
Macaroni & cheese provides 129 kcal per 100 g, with 2 g of sugars and 5.5 g of protein. That is 36% less 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 Meals category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (255 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 129 kcal | 329 kcal | 178 −28% | |
| Total fat | 6.3 g | 16 g | 21% | 7.9 −20% |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g | 7 g | 35% | 2.8 |
| Carbohydrates | 12.9 g | 33 g | 12% | 17.8 −27% |
| Total sugars | 2 g | 5 g | 3.1 −36% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 2 g | 7% | 2 −60% |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 14 g | 28% | 8.7 −37% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 1.2 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5053 Meals products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other meals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cooked enriched macaroni (wheat flour, iron, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), milk, water, pasteurized process cheese spread (american cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, whey, sodium phosphate, whey protein concentrate, skim milk, salt, milkfat, artificial color), cheddar cheese (cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, salt, annatto color), margarine (liquid and partially hydrogenated soybean oil, water, salt, natural and artificial flavors, vegetable mono and diglycerides, soy lecithin, vitamin a palmitate), modified corn starch, salt.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (255 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0075900005325
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Macaroni & cheese?
Macaroni & cheese contains 129 kcal per 100 g and about 329 kcal per serving (1 cup (255 g)).
How much sugar is in Macaroni & cheese?
Macaroni & cheese has 2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low 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, Soybeans. 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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