Microwave macaroni & cheese, original

by Spartan in Pasta dishes Barcode 0001121208767
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Microwave macaroni & cheese, original by Spartan provides 379 kcal per 100 g, with 6.9 g of sugars and 10.3 g of protein. That is 50% 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

Fat
6.9 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.5 g · Moderate
Sugars
6.9 g · Moderate
Salt
2 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 pkg (58 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 379 kcal 220 kcal 262 +45%
Total fat 6.9 g 4 g 5% 6.1 +12%
Saturated fat 3.5 g 2 g 10% 2.2 +57%
Carbohydrates 69 g 40 g 15% 40 +73%
Total sugars 6.9 g 4 g 4.6 +50%
Dietary fiber 1.7 g 1 g 4% 2.5 −32%
Protein 10.3 g 6 g 12% 9.6 +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 2206 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other pasta dishes

Calories higher 13%
Sugars higher 24%
Salt higher 29%
Saturated fat higher 23%
Protein top 43%
Fiber top 62%

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

Ingredients

Enriched macaroni product (wheat flour, glycerol monostearate, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheese sauce mix (maltodextrin, semi soft cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt enzymes], whey, palm oil, salt, corn syrup solids, nonfat milk, modified corn starch, sodium phosphate, cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], sodium caseinate, calcium phosphate, butter, lactic acid, color [turmeric oleoresin, yellow 6 lake], natural and artificial flavor, guar gum, dipotassium phosphate, emulsifier [monoglycerides], sodium silicoaluminate), maltodextrin, modified corn starch, acetylated mono and diglycerides, salt, potassium chloride, calcium silicate.

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 8

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 pkg (58 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0001121208767

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Microwave macaroni & cheese, original?

Microwave macaroni & cheese, original contains 379 kcal per 100 g and about 220 kcal per serving (1 pkg (58 g)).

How much sugar is in Microwave macaroni & cheese, original?

Microwave macaroni & cheese, original has 6.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Microwave 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 Microwave macaroni & cheese, original vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Microwave macaroni & cheese, original contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 4, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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