Calories in Beef and macaroni with cheese sauce
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Beef and macaroni with cheese sauce contains 137 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (246 g) provides about 337 kcal.
Roughly 37% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 36% from fat and 27% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meat mixed dishes on FoodFactly (137 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 26% of the Daily Value for selenium and 17% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 137 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 24 mg | 8% |
| Sodium C | 394 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12.3 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 1.5 g | |
| Protein C | 9.1 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A C | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.09 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.6 µg | 0.5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.1 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 40 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.73 µg | 30% |
| Choline C | 24.7 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 50 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 103 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 141 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.8 mg | 17% |
| Copper C | 0.066 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 14.5 µg | 26% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 27%
- Carbohydrates 37%
- Fat 36%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein9.1 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars1.5 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat5.4 gbelow the median for meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.2 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium394 mgabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.31 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.28 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.024 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.031 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.2 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.028 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 17 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 71.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 21 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna noodle casserole with mushroom sauce | 139 | 9 g | 13.9 g | 5.2 g |
| Chicken or turkey and rice with cream sauce | 136 | 8.1 g | 12.8 g | 5.9 g |
| Venison or deer and noodles with cream or white sauce | 141 | 8.4 g | 14.5 g | 5.4 g |
| Stew, pork, with pasta | 133 | 9.4 g | 10.8 g | 5.6 g |
| Stew, beef, with pasta | 132 | 9.8 g | 10.8 g | 5.2 g |
| Shrimp and noodles with cheese sauce | 136 | 8.2 g | 13.4 g | 5.4 g |
| Chicken or turkey and noodles with cheese sauce | 146 | 9 g | 13.6 g | 6.2 g |
| Chicken or turkey, noodles, and vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; cheese sauce | 145 | 8.9 g | 14.2 g | 6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in beef and macaroni with cheese sauce?
100 g of beef and macaroni with cheese sauce has 137 kcal. 1 cup (246 g): about 337 kcal. 1 package, prepared (1,245 g): about 1,706 kcal.
How much protein is in beef and macaroni with cheese sauce?
Beef and macaroni with cheese sauce contains 9.1 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22.4 g in 1 cup (246 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat mixed dishes, that is above the median (median 8.2 g).
How many carbs are in beef and macaroni with cheese sauce?
Beef and macaroni with cheese sauce has 12.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in beef and macaroni with cheese sauce?
Beef and macaroni with cheese sauce contains 5.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does beef and macaroni with cheese sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (30% DV), selenium (26% DV), zinc (17% DV), Niacin (B3) (13% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in beef and macaroni with cheese sauce?
100 g contains 394 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706481. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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