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Taco Mac & Cheese
High-protein taco mac and cheese frozen meal, multi serve
Taco Mac & Cheese by Counter provides 99 kcal per 100 g, with 1.8 g of sugars and 10.6 g of protein. That is 93% more 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 Frozen ground beef preparations category and comes in a 20 fl oz pack. Contains: beef, gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 226g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99 kcal | 224 kcal | 220 −55% | |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 8 g | 10% | 16.1 −78% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 7 −84% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.8 g | 29 g | 11% | 3.6 +255% |
| Total sugars | 1.8 g | 4 g | 0.9 +93% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.4 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 2 g | 7% | 1.3 −31% |
| Protein | 10.6 g | 24 g | 48% | 14.9 −29% |
| Salt | 1 g | 2.2 g | 0.9 +6% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 119 Frozen ground beef preparations products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other frozen ground beef preparations
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cooked enriched rigatoni pasta, cooked beef, cottage cheese, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, green bell peppers, water, onion, tomato paste, extra virgin olive oil, ground tomatoes in puree, guajillo chili pepper base, cheddar cheese powder, spices, concentrated whey protein, rice starch, roasted garlic puree, hydrolyzed collagen, cilantro, salt, dehydrated onion, apple cider vinegar, lime juice concentrate, baker's yeast extract, chili powder, dehydrated garlic, sodium citrate dihydrate, xanthan gum.
- Allergens
- BeefGlutenMilk
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 20 fl oz
- Serving size
- 226g
- Labels & certifications
- OrganicSource of proteinsEU OrganicHigh proteinsNo artificial preservativesEg öko verordnungAb agriculture biologique
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0850048199248
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Recipe & label changes
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September 17, 2026
- Pack size: 20 oz (567 g) → 20 fl oz
- Saturated fat: 1.33 → 1.11
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Ingredients:
ingredient list was updated
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Cooked enriched elbow pasta (enriched durum semolina [durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water), seasoned ground beef (beef, water, seasoning [chili pepper, salt, spices, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, silicon dioxide]), cottage cheese (cultured pasteurized skim milk, cream, salt), bell pepper medley (red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, green bell peppers), water, onion, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, e...Cooked enriched rigatoni pasta, cooked beef, cottage cheese, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, green bell peppers, water, onion, tomato paste, extra virgin olive oil, ground tomatoes in puree, guajillo chili pepper base, cheddar cheese powder, spices, concentrated whey protein, rice starch, roasted garlic puree, hydrolyzed collagen, cilantro, salt, dehydrated onion, apple cider vinegar, lime juice concentrate, baker's yeast extract, chili powder, dehydrated garlic, sodium citrate dihydrate,...
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Taco Mac & Cheese?
Taco Mac & Cheese contains 99 kcal per 100 g and about 224 kcal per serving (226g).
How much sugar is in Taco Mac & Cheese?
Taco Mac & Cheese has 1.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Taco Mac & 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 Taco Mac & Cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Taco Mac & Cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Beef, Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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