Macaroni & cheese

by Whole Foods Market in Macaroni and cheese Barcode 0723055852409
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Macaroni & cheese by Whole Foods Market provides 190 kcal per 100 g, with 2 g of sugars and 8 g of protein. That is 64% less 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, mustard.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
9.5 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
6 g · High
Sugars
2 g · Low
Salt
0.9 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 cup (200 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 190 kcal 380 kcal 279 −32%
Total fat 9.5 g 19 g 24% 6.4 +48%
Saturated fat 6 g 12 g 60% 3 +97%
Carbohydrates 18 g 36 g 13% 44 −59%
Total sugars 2 g 4 g 5.6 −64%
Dietary fiber 0.5 g 1 g 4% 2.5 −80%
Protein 8 g 16 g 32% 10.6 −24%
Salt 0.9 g 1.7 g 1.4 −41%

*% 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 from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other macaroni and cheese

Calories lower 35%
Sugars lower 26%
Salt lower 30%
Saturated fat higher 8%
Protein top 65%
Fiber top 92%

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

Ingredients

Pasta (durum wheat semolina, niacin, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid), milk, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cultures, enzymes, salt, annatto), buttermilk (cultured milk, stabilizer (modified food starch, sodium phosphate, guar gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum), salt, vitamin a palmitate vitamin d3), unsalted butter (milk), cream cheese (pasteurized cultured milk and cream, salt, stabilizers (xanthan, locust bean, guar gums)), wheat flour (wheat, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), heavy cream (pasteurized cream (milk)), canola oil, whole grain mustard (black mustard seeds, vinegar), parsley, white pepper.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilkMustard

Additives 5

High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier

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

Product details

Serving size
1 cup (200 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0723055852409

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Macaroni & cheese?

Macaroni & cheese contains 190 kcal per 100 g and about 380 kcal per serving (1 cup (200 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 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, Mustard. 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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