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Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original

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Nutri-Score C NOVA 4

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Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original

by Kraft in Frozen foods Barcode 0021000057054
Average nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original by Kraft provides 152 kcal per 100 g, with 4 g of sugars and 5.1 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Frozen foods category. Contains: gluten, milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
4.6 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
1.3 g · Low
Sugars
4 g · Low
Salt
0.8 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 pouch (198 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 152 kcal 301 kcal 187 −19%
Total fat 4.6 g 9 g 12% 8.2 −45%
Saturated fat 1.3 g 2.5 g 13% 2.9 −56%
Carbohydrates 22.2 g 44 g 16% 20.1 +11%
Total sugars 4 g 8 g 4.4 −9%
Dietary fiber 1 g 2 g 7% 1.7 −41%
Protein 5.1 g 10 g 20% 7.9 −36%
Salt 0.8 g 1.6 g 1 −20%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 9794 Frozen foods products on Foodmetria.

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

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Source of protein
13% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
Low sugar
4 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
Low saturated fat
1.3 g per 100 g, 7% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)

Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other frozen foods

Calories lower 43%
Sugars higher 23%
Salt lower 48%
Saturated fat lower 40%
Protein top 70%
Fiber top 67%

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

Ingredients

Cooked Enriched Macaroni Product (Water, Enriched Macaroni Product [Durum Wheat Semolina, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (Iron), Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid]); Cheese Sauce (Whey, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Skim Milk, Canola Oil, Milk, Salt, Contains Less Than 2% Of Calcium Phosphate, Modified Food Starch, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, With Paprika, Turmeric, And Annatto Added For Color, Enzymes, Cheese Culture, Dried Cream, Vitamin D3).

Not vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 3

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

Product details

Serving size
1 pouch (198 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0021000057054

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original?

Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original contains 152 kcal per 100 g and about 301 kcal per serving (1 pouch (198 g)).

How much sugar is in Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original?

Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original has 4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (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 Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 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 May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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