Calories in Macaroni or pasta salad, made with light mayonnaise-type salad dressing
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Macaroni or pasta salad, made with light mayonnaise-type salad dressing contains 159 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (204 g) provides about 324 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese on FoodFactly (154 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 36% of the Daily Value for selenium, 22% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 17% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 159 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.67 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 239 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 25.7 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 2.3 g | |
| Protein C | 4.3 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.8 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.42 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 12.4 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.041 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 89 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 6.7 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron C | 0.99 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 46 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 50 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.39 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 19.6 µg | 36% |
% 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 65%
- Fat 24%
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
- Protein4.3 gin the lowest quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 5.8 g)
- Fiber1.4 gbelow the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars2.3 gabove the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.7 g)
- Fat4.2 gbelow the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 6.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.67 gin the lowest quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 2 g)
- Sodium239 mgbelow the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 335 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.88 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.48 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.86 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 32 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 28 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 5 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 12 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 65 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 48 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Macaroni or pasta salad
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with mayonnaise | 221 | 4.5 g | 24.6 g | 11.5 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with light mayonnaise | 159 | 4.3 g | 25.7 g | 4.2 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with mayonnaise-type salad dressing | 160 | 4.4 g | 26.6 g | 4 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with Italian dressing | 133 | 3.7 g | 20.9 g | 3.7 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with light Italian dressing | 116 | 3.7 g | 20.6 g | 2 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with creamy dressing | 156 | 3.8 g | 20.1 g | 6.6 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with light creamy dressing | 123 | 3.8 g | 20.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with any type of fat free dressing | 134 | 4.3 g | 26.5 g | 1.1 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 with vegetables, no sauce or dressing | 144 | 4.5 g | 23.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Tortellini, cheese-filled, meatless, with tomato sauce | 149 | 6.2 g | 23 g | 3.7 g |
| Macaroni or noodles, creamed, with cheese | 158 | 4.7 g | 22 g | 5.5 g |
| Rice, white, with peas, NS as to fat | 133 | 3.2 g | 24 g | 2.4 g |
| Rice, white, with peas, fat added | 133 | 3.2 g | 24 g | 2.4 g |
| Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, prepared with 80% margarine | 148 | 2.9 g | 25.7 g | 3.7 g |
| APPLEBEE'S, KRAFT, Macaroni & Cheese, from kid's menu | 143 | 5 g | 21.1 g | 4.3 g |
| Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, prepared | 164 | 6.7 g | 23.1 g | 5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in macaroni or pasta salad?
100 g of macaroni or pasta salad has 159 kcal. 1 cup (204 g): about 324 kcal.
How much protein is in macaroni or pasta salad?
Macaroni or pasta salad contains 4.3 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.8 g in 1 cup (204 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese, that is in the lowest quarter (median 5.8 g).
How many carbs are in macaroni or pasta salad?
Macaroni or pasta salad has 25.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 2.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in macaroni or pasta salad?
Macaroni or pasta salad contains 4.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.67 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does macaroni or pasta salad contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (36% DV), Folate (B9) (22% DV), Thiamin (B1) (17% DV) and Vitamin K (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in macaroni or pasta salad?
100 g contains 239 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708935. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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