Thick & creamy macaroni & cheese

by Great Value in Pastas Barcode 0078742230610
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Thick & creamy macaroni & cheese by Great Value provides 371 kcal per 100 g, with 11.4 g of sugars and 15.7 g of protein. That is 315% 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 Pastas category. Contains: gluten, milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2.9 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.7 g · Low
Sugars
11.4 g · Moderate
Salt
1.9 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 1/2 onz (70 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 371 kcal 260 kcal 324 +15%
Total fat 2.9 g 2 g 3% 3.2 −9%
Saturated fat 0.7 g 0.5 g 3% 0.9 −20%
Carbohydrates 72.9 g 51 g 19% 59.9 +22%
Total sugars 11.4 g 8 g 2.8 +315%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Dietary fiber 2.9 g 2 g 7% 4.1 −30%
Protein 15.7 g 11 g 22% 11.9 +32%
Salt 1.9 g 1.3 g 0.4 +341%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8867 Pastas 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 pastas

Calories higher 13%
Sugars higher 1%
Salt higher 4%
Saturated fat higher 27%
Protein top 8%
Fiber top 69%

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

Ingredients

Enriched macaroni (wheat flour, durum flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheddar cheese sauce mix (whey, dehydrated cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], modified cornstarch, salt, maltodextrin, whey protein concentrate, natural flavors, color added [annatto extract], yeast extract, lactic acid powder [lactic acid, calcium lactate]).

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 2

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

Product details

Serving size
2 1/2 onz (70 g)
Labels & certifications
No artificial flavorsNo preservatives
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0078742230610

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Thick & creamy macaroni & cheese?

Thick & creamy macaroni & cheese contains 371 kcal per 100 g and about 260 kcal per serving (2 1/2 onz (70 g)).

How much sugar is in Thick & creamy macaroni & cheese?

Thick & creamy macaroni & cheese has 11.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Thick & creamy macaroni & 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 Thick & creamy macaroni & cheese vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Thick & creamy macaroni & cheese contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 28, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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