Mac & cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Kraft
Mac & cheese contains 122 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 package, 255 g (255 g) provides about 311 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from fat and 19% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 188 kcal per 100 g across 294 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 122 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.5 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 14 mg | 5% |
| Sodium L | 373 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 16.5 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars L | 1.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 5.9 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A L | 23.4 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 75 mg | 6% |
| Iron L | 0.31 mg | 2% |
| Potassium L | 110 mg | 2% |
% 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 19%
- Carbohydrates 54%
- Fat 26%
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
- Protein5.9 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 6.9 g)
- Fiber0.8 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 1.3 g)
- Sugars1.6 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 1.8 g)
- Fat3.5 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 7.9 g)
- Saturated fat1.8 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium373 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 341 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.8 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 | 122 kcal | 122 kcal |
| Protein | 5.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.5 g | 16.5 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 373 mg | 373 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Kraft
- Barcode
- 0021000071791
- Label serving
- 1 PACKAGE (255 g)
- Category
- Frozen foods
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Cooked enriched macaroni product (water, enriched semolina [durum wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], carrageenan), sauce (water, pasteurized process white cheddar cheese [cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), water, sodium phosphate, milkfat, salt], half and half [milk, cream], nonfat milk, whey protein concentrate, modified food starch, parmesan cheese [cultured part-skim milk, salt, enzymes], cheese flavor blend [cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), water, sodium phosphate, enzymes], salt, sodium phosphates, mustard flour, xanthan gum, spice), fully cooked applewood smoked bacon pieces (bacon [cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium nitrite], applewood smoke flavor. may contain sodium phosphate, smoke flavor, sodium erythorbate, sodium ascorbate, dextrose).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: MilkSaltWheat flour
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mac & cheese?
100 g of Mac & cheese has 122 kcal. Serving, 1 package, 255 g (255 g): about 311 kcal.
How much protein is in Mac & cheese?
Mac & cheese contains 5.9 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15 g in serving, 1 package, 255 g (255 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is below the median (median 6.9 g).
How many carbs are in Mac & cheese?
Mac & cheese has 16.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Mac & cheese?
Mac & cheese contains 3.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Mac & cheese?
100 g contains 373 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 30, 2022. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2594736. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0021000071791. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 30, 2022. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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