Calories in DENNY'S, macaroni & cheese, from kid's menu
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DENNY'S, macaroni & cheese, from kid's menu contains 150 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (134 g) provides about 201 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from fat and 14% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in restaurant foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 203 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.
100 g provides 38% of the Daily Value for selenium, 22% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 11% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 150 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.9 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Trans fat C | 0.07 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 7 mg | 2% |
| Sodium M | 300 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21.2 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars M | 4.2 g | |
| Protein M | 5.2 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A ? | 15 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.53 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K M | 3 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.28 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.87 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.49 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.077 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) M | 36 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.19 µg | 8% |
| Calcium M | 83 mg | 6% |
| Iron M | 0.79 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 113 mg | 9% |
| Potassium M | 165 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.58 mg | 5% |
| Copper M | 0.066 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.26 mg | 11% |
| Selenium M | 20.8 µg | 38% |
% 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 57%
- Fat 30%
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
- Protein5.2 gbelow the median for restaurant foods (median 8.6 g)
- Fiber1.2 gbelow the median for restaurant foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars4.2 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 1.9 g)
- Fat4.9 gin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 10.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium300 mgin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 430 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.4 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 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 14.9 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 4.1 g |
| Maltose M | 0.13 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.067 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.12 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.26 g |
| Leucine M | 0.52 g |
| Lysine M | 0.37 g |
| Methionine M | 0.12 g |
| Cystine M | 0.1 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.29 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.17 g |
| Valine M | 0.29 g |
| Arginine M | 0.25 g |
| Histidine M | 0.17 g |
| Alanine M | 0.18 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.28 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.6 g |
| Glycine M | 0.18 g |
| Proline M | 0.75 g |
| Serine M | 0.27 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.23 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.76 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.034 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.026 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.018 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.045 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.049 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.16 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.68 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.24 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.044 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.021 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.007 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.006 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.045 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.73 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.003 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.051 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (13)
| Beta-carotene M | 5 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 110 µg |
| Retinol M | 15 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.99 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.29 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 67.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.4 g |
| Energy C | 626 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 58 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
Other forms of DENNY'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENNY'S, french fries | 282 | 3.4 g | 35.2 g | 14.1 g |
| DENNY'S, top sirloin steak | 182 | 28.9 g | 0.14 g | 7.3 g |
| DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks | 324 | 13.6 g | 27.2 g | 17.9 g |
| DENNY'S, golden fried shrimp Cooked | 319 | 13.9 g | 20.9 g | 20 g |
| DENNY'S, chicken nuggets, star shaped, from kid's menu | 377 | 16.3 g | 13.6 g | 28.6 g |
| DENNY'S, chicken strips | 295 | 19.2 g | 22 g | 14.5 g |
| DENNY'S, coleslaw | 183 | 0.97 g | 10.9 g | 15 g |
| DENNY'S, fish fillet, battered or breaded, fried Cooked | 234 | 13.8 g | 17.4 g | 12.2 g |
| DENNY'S, hash browns | 197 | 2.5 g | 26.6 g | 9 g |
| DENNY'S, onion rings | 385 | 5.3 g | 41.1 g | 22.2 g |
| DENNY'S, spaghetti and meatballs | 170 | 7.8 g | 15.5 g | 8.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPLEBEE'S, KRAFT, Macaroni & Cheese, from kid's menu | 143 | 5 g | 21.1 g | 4.3 g |
| Vegetable sandwich on white, with cheese | 147 | 5.8 g | 19.6 g | 5.1 g |
| Restaurant, family style, macaroni & cheese, from kids' menu | 151 | 5.4 g | 18.8 g | 6.1 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, from restaurant | 151 | 5.4 g | 18.8 g | 6.1 g |
| Vegetable sandwich wrap | 160 | 5.4 g | 19.7 g | 6.6 g |
| Tortellini, cheese-filled, meatless, with tomato sauce | 149 | 6.2 g | 23 g | 3.7 g |
| Restaurant, Italian, cheese ravioli with marinara sauce | 154 | 7.1 g | 18.5 g | 5.7 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce and meat, ready-to-heat | 139 | 5.7 g | 18.7 g | 4.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in DENNY'S?
100 g of DENNY'S has 150 kcal. 1 cup (134 g): about 201 kcal. 1 serving (180 g): about 270 kcal.
How much protein is in DENNY'S?
DENNY'S contains 5.2 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in 1 cup (134 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other restaurant foods, that is below the median (median 8.6 g).
How many carbs are in DENNY'S?
DENNY'S has 21.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 4.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in DENNY'S?
DENNY'S contains 4.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does DENNY'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (38% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (22% DV) and manganese (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in DENNY'S?
100 g contains 300 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does denny's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, DENNY'S, macaroni & cheese, from kid's menu has 150 kcal, while DENNY'S, golden fried shrimp has 319 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 168078. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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