Original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, original

by food club in Pasta dishes Barcode 0036800343122
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, original by food club provides 379 kcal per 100 g, with 10.3 g of sugars and 12.1 g of protein. That is 126% 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
5.2 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.6 g · Moderate
Sugars
10.3 g · Moderate
Salt
2 g · High

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 5.2 g 3 g 4% 6.1 −16%
Saturated fat 2.6 g 1.5 g 8% 2.2 +18%
Carbohydrates 69 g 40 g 15% 40 +73%
Total sugars 10.3 g 6 g 4.6 +126%
Dietary fiber 1.7 g 1 g 4% 2.5 −32%
Protein 12.1 g 7 g 14% 9.6 +26%
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 2207 Pasta dishes products on Foodmetria.

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

Compared with other pasta dishes

Calories higher 13%
Sugars higher 9%
Salt higher 29%
Saturated fat higher 36%
Protein top 26%
Fiber top 62%

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

Ingredients

Enriched macaroni product: [(wheat flour, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), glycerol monostearate], cheese sauce: [whey, maltodextrin, semisoft cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), salt, palm oil. contains 2% or less of each of the following: modified corn starch, corn syrup solids, with beet juice, annatto extract, beta carotene, and turmeric oleoresin added for color guar gum, sodium phosphate, lactic acid, calcium phosphate, natural flavor, sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate, monoglycerides, sodium silicoaluminate]; maltodextrin, modified corn starch, salt, propylene glycol fatty acid esters, mono and diglycerides, potassium chloride, monoglycerides, anti-caking agent (calcium silicate).

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 7

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 package (58 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0036800343122

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, original?

Original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, original contains 379 kcal per 100 g and about 220 kcal per serving (1 package (58 g)).

How much sugar is in Original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, original?

Original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, original has 10.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, 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 Original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, original vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Original microwaveable 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 April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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