Macaroni & cheese

by Meijer in Macaroni and cheese Barcode 0713733769396
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Macaroni & cheese by Meijer provides 357 kcal per 100 g, with 11.4 g of sugars and 14.3 g of protein. That is 103% 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 Macaroni and cheese category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
3.6 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
1.4 g · Low
Sugars
11.4 g · Moderate
Salt
2.1 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: about 1/2 cup macaroni and 2 tablespoons dry cheese mix (70 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 357 kcal 250 kcal 279 +28%
Total fat 3.6 g 2.5 g 3% 6.4 −44%
Saturated fat 1.4 g 1 g 5% 3 −53%
Carbohydrates 68.6 g 48 g 17% 44 +56%
Total sugars 11.4 g 8 g 5.6 +103%
Added sugarsUSDA 0 g 0 g 0% 0.6 −100%
Dietary fiber 1.4 g 1 g 4% 2.5 −44%
Protein 14.3 g 10 g 20% 10.6 +35%
Salt 2.1 g 1.4 g 1.4 +43%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 373 Macaroni and cheese products on Foodmetria.

Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other macaroni and cheese

Calories higher 39%
Sugars higher 9%
Salt higher 22%
Saturated fat lower 25%
Protein top 16%
Fiber top 65%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Enriched macaroni product: (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid]), cheddar cheese sauce: [whey, granular and cheddar cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), whey protein concentrate, salt, contains 2% or less of each of the following: modified corn starch, sodium phosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, citric acid, cream, buttermilk, disodium phosphate, lactic acid, beta carotene (color), xanthan gum, enzymes, soy lecithin, tocopherols (preservative), ascorbyl palmitate (preservative)].

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 11

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
about 1/2 cup macaroni and 2 tablespoons dry cheese mix (70 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0713733769396

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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 (about 1/2 cup macaroni and 2 tablespoons dry cheese mix (70 g)).

How much sugar is in Macaroni & cheese?

Macaroni & cheese has 11.4 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, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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