Original Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Dinner, Cheddar

Packaged product Grains and Pasta KRAFT

Original Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Dinner, Cheddar contains 316 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3.5 oz, 98/ about 1/4 box, Makes about 1 cup (98 g) provides about 310 kcal.

Roughly 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 31% from fat and 15% 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 356 kcal per 100 g across 123 products.

100 g provides 15% of the Daily Value for iron and 13% of the Daily Value for calcium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

316kcal per 100 g
12.2 gprotein
42.9 gcarbohydrates
11.2 gfat
310kcal in 3.5 oz, 98/ about 1/4 box, Makes about 1 cup (98 g)

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 316 kcal
Total fat L 11.2 g 14%
Saturated fat L 2.6 g 13%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 15 mg 5%
Sodium L 929 mg 40%
Total carbohydrates L 42.9 g 16%
Dietary fiber L 1 g 4%
Total sugars L 4.1 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 12.2 g 24%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 173 mg13%
Iron L 2.7 mg15%
Potassium L 184 mg4%

% 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: 15%Carbohydrates: 53%Fat: 31%316kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 15%
  • Carbohydrates 53%
  • Fat 31%

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

Iron15%Calcium13%Potassium4%Vitamin D0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein12.2 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 8.9 g)
  • Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.2 g)
  • Sugars4.1 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.2 g)
  • Fat11.2 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.8 g)
  • Saturated fat2.6 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 0 g)
  • Sodium929 mgbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 1,020 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
KRAFT
Barcode
0021000057184
Label serving
3.5 oz (98/ about 1/4 box) (Makes about 1 cup)
Category
Flavored Rice Dishes

Ingredients

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, MILK, CANOLA OIL, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, MILKFAT, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], NATURAL FLAVOR, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE)

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 2594713. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Source description: "ORIGINAL CHEDDAR MACARONI AND CHEESE DINNER, CHEDDAR". Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Original Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Dinner, Cheddar?

100 g of Original Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Dinner, Cheddar has 316 kcal. 3.5 oz, 98/ about 1/4 box, Makes about 1 cup (98 g): about 310 kcal.

Is Original Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Dinner, Cheddar high in protein?

Original Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Dinner, Cheddar contains 12.2 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12 g in 3.5 oz, 98/ about 1/4 box, Makes about 1 cup (98 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.9 g).

How many carbs are in Original Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Dinner, Cheddar?

Original Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Dinner, Cheddar has 42.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 4.1 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Original Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Dinner, Cheddar?

Original Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Dinner, Cheddar contains 11.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Original Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Dinner, Cheddar contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (15% DV) and calcium (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Original Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Dinner, Cheddar?

100 g contains 929 mg of sodium, 40% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated June 23, 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.