Macaroni & cheese
Macaroni & cheese provides 379 kcal per 100 g, with 13.8 g of sugars and 12.1 g of protein. That is 201% 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: 1 cup (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 | 2.6 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 2.2 +17% |
| Carbohydrates | 67.2 g | 39 g | 14% | 39.9 +68% |
| Total sugars | 13.8 g | 8 g | 4.6 +201% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.4 g | 2 g | 7% | 2.5 +36% |
| Protein | 12.1 g | 7 g | 14% | 9.5 +26% |
| Salt | 2.2 g | 1.3 g | 1.5 +45% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2213 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from September 2023. 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)
- Source of fiber
- 3.4 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
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, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheddar cheese sauce mix (whey, palm oil powder [palm oil, lactose, sodium caseinate, potassium phosphate, sodium silicoaluminate], cheddar cheese* [pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes], salt, butter*, contains 2% or less of: colors added [annatto extract, turmeric extract, paprika extract], natural flavors, non-fat dry milk, citric acid, lactic acid powder, sodium phosphate, sugar, sodium caseinate), maltodextrin, modified tapioca starch, salt, acetic acid esters of mono - and diglycerides, potassium chloride, medium chain triglycerides, mono - and diglycerides, guar gum.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (58 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0085239017142
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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 cup (58 g)).
How much sugar is in Macaroni & cheese?
Macaroni & cheese has 13.8 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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