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Macaroni cheese
Macaroni cheese by Heinz provides 83 kcal per 100 g, with 2 g of sugars and 3.3 g of protein. That is 65% 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 Macaroni and cheese category and comes in a 400g pack. Contains: gluten, milk, mustard.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.5 can (200 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 83 kcal | 166 kcal | 279 −70% | |
| Total fat | 2.9 g | 5.8 g | 7% | 6.4 −55% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 2.6 g | 13% | 3 −57% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.5 g | 22.9 g | 8% | 44 −74% |
| Total sugars | 2 g | 3.9 g | 5.6 −65% | |
| Added sugars | 0.7 g | 1.4 g | 3% | 0.6 +18% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.3 g | 0.6 g | 2% | 2.5 −88% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 6.5 g | 13% | 10.6 −69% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 1.4 g | 1.4 −52% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 372 Macaroni and cheese products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other macaroni and cheese
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Macaroni (39%, Water, Durum Wheat Semolina), Water, Skimmed Milk, Cheddar Cheese (3%, contains Milk), Reduced Fat Cheese (2%, contains Milk), Cornflour, Flavouring (contains Milk), Modified Cornflour, Rapeseed Oil, Mustard, Salt, Stabiliser - Polyphosphates and Sodium Phosphates, Sugar, Colour-Beta-carotene.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkMustard
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 400g
- Serving size
- 0.5 can (200 g)
- Sold in
- France, Germany, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000157025043
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Macaroni cheese?
Macaroni cheese contains 83 kcal per 100 g and about 166 kcal per serving (0.5 can (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 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, Mustard. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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