Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Kraft
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 8.5 Oz, Cheese contains 120 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 package, 241 g, 241 grm (241 g) provides about 289 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 28% from fat and 27% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 355 kcal per 100 g across 6,258 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 120 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.7 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.9 g | 9% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 23 mg | 8% |
| Sodium L | 237 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 13.7 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars L | 3.3 g | |
| Added sugars L | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Protein L | 8.3 g | 17% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 41 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 0.79 mg | 4% |
| Potassium L | 195 mg | 4% |
% 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 45%
- Fat 28%
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
- Protein8.3 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 12.3 g)
- Fiber0.8 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 3.6 g)
- Sugars3.3 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 2.7 g)
- Fat3.7 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.9 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium237 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 | 120 kcal | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 8.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.7 g | 13.7 g |
| Fat | 3.7 g | 3.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 237 mg | 237 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Macaroni & Cheese Sauce (Water, Enriched Macaroni Product [Wheat Flour, Durum Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (Iron), Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid], Half And Half [Milk, Cream], Cheese Sauce Mix [Whey, Milkfat, Salt, Milk Protein Concentrate, Sodium Triphosphate, Tapioca Flour, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, With Paprika, Turmeric, And Annatto Added For Color, Enzymes, Cheese Culture], Butter [Cream, Salt], Sharp Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk And Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Color)], Tapioca Starch, Cheese Blend [Cheddar, Granular, Semisoft And Blue Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Sodium Phosphate, Vinegar, Salt], Flavor Enhancer [Milk Solids, Nonfat Dry Milk, Salt, Natural Flavor], Whey Protein Concentrate, Salt, Flavor), Fully Cooked Glazed Diced White Meat Chicken (White Meat Chicken, Water, Sugar, Corn Oil, Tapioca Starch, Salt, Honey), Broccoli, Butter Sauce (Water, Butter [Cream, Salt], Cornstarch, Salt, Milk Solids, Skim Milk Powder, Flavor, Natural Flavor)
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2561420. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 1, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0021000069880. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 3, 2025. Imported November 12, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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