Macaroni & cheese
Macaroni & cheese provides 357 kcal per 100 g, with 12.9 g of sugars and 11.4 g of protein. That is 181% 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. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 1/2 onz (70 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 250 kcal | 262 +36% | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 1 g | 1% | 6.1 −77% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 74.3 g | 52 g | 19% | 39.9 +86% |
| Total sugars | 12.9 g | 9 g | 4.6 +181% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.9 g | 2 g | 7% | 2.5 +16% |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 8 g | 16% | 9.5 +20% |
| Salt | 1.9 g | 1.3 g | 1.5 +23% |
*% 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 October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 13% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low fat
- 1.4 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 3 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
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
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Ingredients
Enriched macaroni product (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheese seasoning (whey, dairy product solids, enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], salt, modified cornstarch, natural flavor, cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], annatto extract [color]).
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 1/2 onz (70 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078742067360
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Macaroni & cheese?
Macaroni & cheese contains 357 kcal per 100 g and about 250 kcal per serving (2 1/2 onz (70 g)).
How much sugar is in Macaroni & cheese?
Macaroni & cheese has 12.9 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.
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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