Calories in Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree
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Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree contains 82 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving (244 g) provides about 200 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from fat and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meals, entrees, and side dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 197 kcal per 100 g across 81 foods.
100 g provides 33% of the Daily Value for copper and 17% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
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 | 82 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.88 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol M | 6 mg | 2% |
| Sodium L | 302 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.5 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars M | 0.5 g | |
| Protein M | 3.4 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.05 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.074 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.037 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 21 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.15 µg | 6% |
| Choline ? | 5.4 mg | 1% |
| Calcium M | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium M | 9 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus M | 47 mg | 4% |
| Potassium M | 84 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 0.45 mg | 4% |
| Copper M | 0.3 mg | 33% |
| Manganese M | 0.22 mg | 10% |
| Selenium M | 9.5 µg | 17% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 56%
- Fat 27%
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
- Protein3.4 gin the lowest quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 7.5 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the lowest quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars0.5 gin the lowest quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 3.1 g)
- Fat2.5 gin the lowest quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 5.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.88 gbelow the median for meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium302 mgin the lowest quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 423 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water81.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.3 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 9.7 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0.3 g |
| Maltose M | 0.2 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (30)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.18 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.59 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.12 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 5 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 17 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 81.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.3 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 342 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 65 IU |
| Folic acid C | 11 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Betaine M | 43.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Macaroni and Cheese
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared Raw | 334 | 12.7 g | 46.7 g | 10.7 g |
| Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, prepared | 164 | 6.7 g | 23.1 g | 5 g |
| Macaroni and Cheese, canned, microwavable Canned | 134 | 6 g | 14 g | 6 g |
| Macaroni and cheese, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and 80% stick margarine from dry mix Dried or dry | 190 | 4.9 g | 23.9 g | 8.3 g |
| Macaroni and cheese, frozen entree Frozen | 149 | 5.6 g | 17.3 g | 6.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, canned Canned | 82 | 3.4 g | 11.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Ravioli, meat-filled, with tomato sauce or meat sauce, canned Canned | 97 | 3.2 g | 13.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Lasagna with meat, canned Canned | 97 | 3.2 g | 13.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Tortellini, cheese-filled, meatless, with tomato sauce, canned Canned | 91 | 3.5 g | 16 g | 1.5 g |
| Tortellini, meat-filled, with tomato sauce, canned Canned | 89 | 3.2 g | 15.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Pasta with Sliced Franks in Tomato Sauce, canned entree Canned | 90 | 4.4 g | 12.7 g | 2.4 g |
| Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned Canned | 77 | 2.5 g | 13.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Ravioli, cheese-filled, with tomato sauce, canned Canned | 77 | 2.5 g | 13.6 g | 1.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned macaroni and Cheese?
100 g of canned macaroni and Cheese has 82 kcal. 1 serving (244 g): about 200 kcal.
How much protein is in canned macaroni and Cheese?
Canned macaroni and Cheese contains 3.4 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.2 g in 1 serving (244 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meals, entrees, and side dishes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7.5 g).
How many carbs are in canned macaroni and Cheese?
Canned macaroni and Cheese has 11.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned macaroni and Cheese?
Canned macaroni and Cheese contains 2.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.88 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned macaroni and Cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (33% DV) and selenium (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned macaroni and Cheese?
100 g contains 302 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does macaroni and cheese have the same nutrition canned and raw?
No. Per 100 g, macaroni and Cheese, canned entree has 82 kcal, while macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared has 334 kcal. Processing 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 173325. 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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