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Nutri-Score D NOVA 4

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Quick'n easy, original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, original

in Pasta dishes Barcode 0036800036338
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Quick'n easy, original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, original provides 377 kcal per 100 g, with 8.2 g of sugars and 11.5 g of protein. That is 79% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D 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
4.9 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.3 g · Moderate
Sugars
8.2 g · Moderate
Salt
1.9 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 pouch (61 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 377 kcal 230 kcal 262 +44%
Total fat 4.9 g 3 g 4% 6.1 −20%
Saturated fat 3.3 g 2 g 10% 2.2 +49%
Carbohydrates 68.9 g 42 g 15% 39.9 +72%
Total sugars 8.2 g 5 g 4.6 +79%
Dietary fiber 1.6 g 1 g 4% 2.5 −36%
Protein 11.5 g 7 g 14% 9.5 +20%
Salt 1.9 g 1.2 g 1.5 +25%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2213 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.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Source of protein
12% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)

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 pasta dishes

Calories higher 14%
Sugars higher 19%
Salt higher 35%
Saturated fat higher 25%
Protein top 31%
Fiber top 65%

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, cheddar cheese sauce: maltodextrin, whey, corn syrup solids, granular and cheddar cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), modified corn starch, nonfat milk, palm oil, salt, contains 2% or less of each of the following: sodium caseinate, natural flavor, with beet juice, annatto extract, beta carotene, and turmeric oleoresin added for color, sodium phosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, citric acid, dipotassium phosphate, monoglycerides, lactic acid, guar gum, tbhq (preservative), disodium phosphate, sodium silicoaluminate, enzymes.

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 10

High overexposure risk
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Serving size
1 pouch (61 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0036800036338

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Quick'n easy, original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, original?

Quick'n easy, original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, original contains 377 kcal per 100 g and about 230 kcal per serving (1 pouch (61 g)).

How much sugar is in Quick'n easy, original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, original?

Quick'n easy, original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, original has 8.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Quick'n easy, original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, original healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Quick'n easy, original microwaveable macaroni & cheese dinner, original vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Quick'n easy, 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 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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