Calories in Macaroni or noodles with cheese, microwaveable, unprepared
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Macaroni or noodles with cheese, microwaveable, unprepared contains 388 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving 1 pouch (61 g) provides about 237 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from fat and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 87% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 86% of the Daily Value for selenium and 84% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 388 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6.6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.8 g | 14% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 8 mg | 3% |
| Sodium L | 902 mg | 39% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 70.8 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars L | 8.2 g | |
| Protein L | 11.5 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A C | 99 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.13 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 1 mg | 87% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.63 mg | 48% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 3.9 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 334 µg | 84% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0.77 µg | 32% |
| Choline I | 36 mg | 7% |
| Calcium L | 328 mg | 25% |
| Iron L | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium I | 49 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus I | 328 mg | 26% |
| Potassium I | 348 mg | 7% |
| Zinc I | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper I | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Selenium I | 47.5 µg | 86% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 73%
- Fat 15%
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
- Protein11.5 gin the top quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 7.5 g)
- Fiber1.6 gabove the median for meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars8.2 gin the top quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 3.1 g)
- Fat6.6 gabove the median for meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 5.5 g)
- Saturated fat2.8 gabove the median for meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium902 mgin the top quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 423 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 2 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.53 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 5 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 15 µg |
| Retinol C | 98 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water I | 8.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash I | 3.2 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,623 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 336 IU |
| Folic acid I | 187 µg |
| Folate, food C | 17 µg |
| Vitamin E, added I | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added I | 0 µg |
Other forms of Macaroni or noodles with cheese
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, made from reduced fat packaged mix, unprepared Raw | 297 | 13.1 g | 52.1 g | 4 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese | 223 | 8.7 g | 23.1 g | 10.5 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, from restaurant | 151 | 5.4 g | 18.8 g | 6.1 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, made from packaged mix | 179 | 4.6 g | 22.2 g | 8 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, canned Canned | 82 | 3.4 g | 11.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, Easy Mac type | 110 | 3.3 g | 20.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, made from reduced fat packaged mix | 131 | 4.6 g | 17.3 g | 4.8 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, whole grain | 219 | 8.8 g | 22.7 g | 10.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta mix, Italian four cheese lasagna, unprepared Raw | 355 | 12.5 g | 70.3 g | 2.7 g |
| Pasta mix, classic beef, unprepared Raw | 354 | 12.3 g | 72.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Pasta mix, classic cheeseburger macaroni, unprepared Raw | 349 | 11.6 g | 71.5 g | 1.9 g |
| Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared Raw | 356 | 10.9 g | 73.8 g | 2 g |
| Rice and vermicelli mix, beef flavor, unprepared Raw | 359 | 10.8 g | 76 g | 1.3 g |
| Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared Raw | 359 | 10.4 g | 76.3 g | 1.4 g |
| RICE-A-RONI, chicken flavor, unprepared Raw | 356 | 10.6 g | 76.1 g | 1 g |
| Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked Dried or dry | 379 | 13.9 g | 70.1 g | 4.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw macaroni or noodles with cheese?
100 g of raw macaroni or noodles with cheese has 388 kcal. 1 serving 1 pouch (61 g): about 237 kcal.
Is raw macaroni or noodles with cheese high in protein?
Raw macaroni or noodles with cheese contains 11.5 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in 1 serving 1 pouch (61 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meals, entrees, and side dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.5 g).
How many carbs are in raw macaroni or noodles with cheese?
Raw macaroni or noodles with cheese has 70.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 8.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw macaroni or noodles with cheese?
Raw macaroni or noodles with cheese contains 6.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.8 g is saturated (14% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw macaroni or noodles with cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (87% DV), selenium (86% DV), Folate (B9) (84% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (48% DV) and Vitamin B12 (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw macaroni or noodles with cheese?
100 g contains 902 mg of sodium, 39% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does macaroni or noodles with cheese have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, macaroni or noodles with cheese, microwaveable, unprepared has 388 kcal, while macaroni or noodles with cheese, canned has 82 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 169776. 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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