Original Mac & Cheese Dinner
Original Mac & Cheese Dinner by Essential Everyday provides 654 kcal per 100 g, with 11.9 g of sugars and 17.8 g of protein. That is 160% 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 and comes in a 58 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 57.99999999999999g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 654 kcal | 379 kcal | 262 +149% | |
| Total fat | 11.9 g | 6.9 g | 9% | 6.1 +94% |
| Saturated fat | 8.9 g | 5.2 g | 26% | 2.2 +304% |
| Total sugars | 11.9 g | 6.9 g | 4.6 +160% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.9 g | 1.7 g | 6% | 2.5 +17% |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 10.3 g | 21% | 9.6 +86% |
| 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 2210 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other pasta dishes
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, SEMISOFT 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 FLAOVR, GUAR GUM, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, EMULSIFIER [MONOGLYCERIDES], SODIUM SILICOALUMINIATE), MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, ACETIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM SILICATE.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 58 g
- Serving size
- 57.99999999999999g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041303016305
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original Mac & Cheese Dinner?
Original Mac & Cheese Dinner contains 654 kcal per 100 g and about 379 kcal per serving (57.99999999999999g).
How much sugar is in Original Mac & Cheese Dinner?
Original Mac & Cheese Dinner has 11.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Original Mac & Cheese Dinner 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 Original Mac & Cheese Dinner vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Original Mac & Cheese Dinner contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 24, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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