Classic macaroni & cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs
Classic macaroni & cheese contains 142 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 cup, 225 g (225 g) provides about 320 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 40% from fat and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 188 kcal per 100 g across 294 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 142 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6.2 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.1 g | 16% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 13 mg | 4% |
| Sodium L | 404 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 15.1 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Total sugars L | 1.3 g | |
| Protein L | 6.2 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A L | 39.9 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 116 mg | 9% |
| Iron L | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Potassium L | 71 mg | 2% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 43%
- Fat 40%
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
- Protein6.2 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 6.9 g)
- Fiber0.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 1.3 g)
- Sugars1.3 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 1.8 g)
- Fat6.2 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 7.9 g)
- Saturated fat3.1 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium404 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 341 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142 kcal | 142 kcal |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 6.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.1 g | 15.1 g |
| Fat | 6.2 g | 6.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 1.3 g |
| Sodium | 404 mg | 404 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0013800447548
- Label serving
- 1 cup (225 g)
- Category
- Frozen foods
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Sauce: skim milk, water, cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes, annatto color), cheddar club cheese (cheddar cheese [cultured milk, salt, enzymes], water, salt, annatto color), wheat flour, soybean oil, butter (cream, salt), salt. cooked pasta: water, semolina wheat flour, wheat gluten.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Wheat flourButterSaltMilkCream
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Classic macaroni & cheese?
100 g of Classic macaroni & cheese has 142 kcal. Serving, 1 cup, 225 g (225 g): about 320 kcal.
How much protein is in Classic macaroni & cheese?
Classic macaroni & cheese contains 6.2 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14 g in serving, 1 cup, 225 g (225 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is below the median (median 6.9 g).
How many carbs are in Classic macaroni & cheese?
Classic macaroni & cheese has 15.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.4 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Classic macaroni & cheese?
Classic macaroni & cheese contains 6.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.1 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Classic macaroni & cheese?
100 g contains 404 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2397239. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated November 8, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0013800447548. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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