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Specially selected Pesto Macaroni and cheese
Specially selected Pesto Macaroni and cheese by Aldi provides 151 kcal per 100 g, with 3.2 g of sugars and 5.4 g of protein. That is 43% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Macaroni and cheese category. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 151 kcal | 279 −46% |
| Total fat | 3.3 g | 6.4 −49% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 3 −64% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.6 g | 44 −44% |
| Total sugars | 3.2 g | 5.6 −43% |
| Added sugars | 0.1 g | 0.6 −78% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 2.5 −64% |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 10.6 −49% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 1.4 −36% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 373 Macaroni and cheese products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other macaroni and cheese
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
DRIED MACARONI (71%) (Durum Wheat Semolina), Processed Cheese Powder (Cheese (Milk), Whey Powder (Milk), Salt, Emulsifying Salts: Diphosphates, Sodium Citrates), Sunflower Oil, Whey Powder (Milk), Flavouring, Potato Starch, Salt, Spinach Powder, Glucose Syrup, BASIL LEAF (0.5%), Yeast Extract Powder, Onion Powder, GARLIC POWDER (0.5%), Milk Protein, Turmeric Powder, Anticaking Agent: Silicon Dioxide. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May also contain celery, eggs, molluscs, crustaceans and soya.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
- May contain traces
- CeleryCrustaceansEggsMolluscsSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 4088600371382
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Specially selected Pesto Macaroni and cheese?
Specially selected Pesto Macaroni and cheese contains 151 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Specially selected Pesto Macaroni and cheese?
Specially selected Pesto Macaroni and cheese has 3.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Specially selected Pesto Macaroni and cheese 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 Specially selected Pesto Macaroni and cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Specially selected Pesto Macaroni and cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. It may also contain traces of celery, crustaceans, eggs, molluscs, soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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