Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

by Natural Directions 70 g in Pasta dishes Barcode 0015400196710
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Macaroni & Cheese Dinner by Natural Directions provides 521 kcal per 100 g, with 12.1 g of sugars and 12.1 g of protein. That is 164% 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 and comes in a 70 g pack. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
5 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2 g · Moderate
Sugars
12.1 g · Moderate
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 70.87375g

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 521 kcal 369 kcal 262 +99%
Total fat 5 g 3.6 g 5% 6.1 −18%
Saturated fat 2 g 1.4 g 7% 2.2 −8%
Total sugars 12.1 g 8.6 g 4.6 +164%
Dietary fiber 2 g 1.4 g 5% 2.5 −21%
Protein 12.1 g 8.6 g 17% 9.6 +27%
Salt 0 g 0 g 1.5 −100%

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

Compared with other pasta dishes

Calories higher 2%
Sugars higher 5%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat higher 45%
Protein top 25%
Fiber top 50%

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

Ingredients

WHITE RICE TUBETTI (WHITE RICE FLOUR), CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT, NON-FAT MILK, CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: MALTODEXTRIN, LACTIC ACID POWDER [LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE], COLOR ADDED [ANNATTO EXTRACT], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CITRATE.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
Milk

Additives 2

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

Product details

Quantity
70 g
Serving size
70.87375g
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0015400196710

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Macaroni & Cheese Dinner?

Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contains 521 kcal per 100 g and about 369 kcal per serving (70.87375g).

How much sugar is in Macaroni & Cheese Dinner?

Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has 12.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Macaroni & Cheese Dinner 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 Dinner vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 23, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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