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Macaroni & Cheese Original
Macaroni & Cheese Original by Great Value provides 379 kcal per 100 g, with 8.6 g of sugars and 10.3 g of protein. That is 88% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E 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
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Package (58 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 379 kcal | 220 kcal | 262 +45% | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 3.5 g | 4% | 6.1 |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 2 g | 10% | 2.2 +56% |
| Carbohydrates | 70.7 g | 41 g | 15% | 39.9 +77% |
| Total sugars | 8.6 g | 5 g | 4.6 +88% | |
| Added sugars | 1.7 g | 1 g | 2% | 0.6 +209% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.5 −100% |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 6 g | 12% | 9.5 +8% |
| Salt | 2 g | 1.2 g | 1.5 +34% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2209 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other pasta dishes
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), cheese sauce mix (whey, palm oil, cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], lactose, food starch-modified [corn], salt, contains 2% or less of: dry whole milk, natural flavors, colors added [annatto extract, titanium dioxide, paprika extract], lactic acid, calcium lactate, sodium caseinate, vinegar powder [maltodextrin, white distilled vinegar, food starch-modified], potassium chloride, silicon dioxide, sodium silicoaluminate, citric acid, potassium phosphate, sodium phosphate, yeast extract, soybean oil to reduce dusting), modified tapioca starch, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, salt, acetic acid esters of mono - and diglycerides, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, contains 2% or less of: guar gum, silicon dioxide to reduce caking.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 8
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
European Union
Titanium dioxide has not been authorised as a food additive in the EU since February 7, 2022.
What these additives are and what the research says: Titanium dioxide.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Package (58 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078742236612
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Macaroni & Cheese Original?
Macaroni & Cheese Original contains 379 kcal per 100 g and about 220 kcal per serving (1 Package (58 g)).
How much sugar is in Macaroni & Cheese Original?
Macaroni & Cheese Original has 8.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Macaroni & Cheese Original healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Original vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Macaroni & Cheese Original contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Macaroni & Cheese Original contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Titanium dioxide (E171). The EU has not allowed titanium dioxide in food since 2022. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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