Macaroni & Cheese

by Mary Lee in Pasta dishes Barcode 5051379028275
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Macaroni & Cheese by Mary Lee provides 343 kcal per 100 g, with 7.1 g of sugars and 11.4 g of protein. That is 56% 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

Fat
1.4 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.7 g · Low
Sugars
7.1 g · Moderate
Salt
2 g · High

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 343 kcal 240 kcal 262 +31%
Total fat 1.4 g 1 g 1% 6.1 −77%
Saturated fat 0.7 g 0.5 g 3% 2.2 −68%
Carbohydrates 71.4 g 50 g 18% 40 +79%
Total sugars 7.1 g 5 g 4.6 +56%
Dietary fiber 2.9 g 2 g 7% 2.5 +16%
Protein 11.4 g 8 g 16% 9.6 +20%
Salt 2 g 1.4 g 1.5 +35%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2207 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2019. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other pasta dishes

Calories higher 36%
Sugars higher 22%
Salt higher 27%
Saturated fat lower 27%
Protein top 35%
Fiber top 30%

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

Ingredients

Enriched macaroni (wheat flour, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), dairy product solids, enriched bleached flour (bleached wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheddar cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), salt, modified corn starch, whey, citric acid, disodium phosphate, color (yellow 5, yellow 6).

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 4

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

Product details

Serving size
2 1/2 onz (70 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
5051379028275

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Macaroni & Cheese?

Macaroni & Cheese contains 343 kcal per 100 g and about 240 kcal per serving (2 1/2 onz (70 g)).

How much sugar is in Macaroni & Cheese?

Macaroni & Cheese has 7.1 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 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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