Quinoa super grain mac & cheese

by Ancient Harvest in Pasta dishes Barcode 0089125507021
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Quinoa super grain mac & cheese by Ancient Harvest provides 365 kcal per 100 g, with 6.8 g of sugars and 5.4 g of protein. That is 47% 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: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2.7 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.7 g · Low
Sugars
6.8 g · Moderate
Salt
1.5 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 cup prepared) | (about (74 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 365 kcal 270 kcal 262 +39%
Total fat 2.7 g 2 g 3% 6.1 −56%
Saturated fat 0.7 g 0.5 g 3% 2.2 −69%
Carbohydrates 78.4 g 58 g 21% 40 +96%
Total sugars 6.8 g 5 g 4.6 +47%
Dietary fiber 2.7 g 2 g 7% 2.5 +8%
Protein 5.4 g 4 g 8% 9.6 −43%
Salt 1.5 g 1.1 g 1.5

*% 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 October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other pasta dishes

Calories higher 20%
Sugars higher 24%
Salt higher 44%
Saturated fat lower 25%
Protein top 78%
Fiber top 35%

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

Ingredients

Gluten free, organic pasta (organic corn flour, organic quinoa flour), cheese sauce mix (organic maltodextrin [from corn], organic whey, organic cheddar cheese* [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], organic corn starch, salt, natural flavors [from milk], sodium phosphate, organic annatto extract [color], citric acid, lactic acid, calcium lactate]).

Not vegan
Allergens
Milk

Additives 3

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

Product details

Serving size
1 cup prepared) | (about (74 g)
Labels & certifications
No gluten
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0089125507021

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Quinoa super grain mac & cheese?

Quinoa super grain mac & cheese contains 365 kcal per 100 g and about 270 kcal per serving (1 cup prepared) | (about (74 g)).

How much sugar is in Quinoa super grain mac & cheese?

Quinoa super grain mac & cheese has 6.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Quinoa super grain mac & cheese 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 Quinoa super grain mac & cheese vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Quinoa super grain mac & cheese contain?

According to the label data it contains: 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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