Mac 'n' cheese
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Tesco
Mac 'n' cheese contains 157 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 400 g (400 g) provides about 627 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 37% from fat and 18% 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 191 kcal per 100 g across 1,174 products.
100 g provides 19% of the Daily Value for manganese, 18% of the Daily Value for copper and 13% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 157 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol L | 11.6 mg | 4% |
| Sodium L | 180 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 17.6 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars L | 1.9 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 7 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A L | 29.1 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.064 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.076 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.018 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.079 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.066 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) L | 3.6 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.15 µg | 6% |
| Calcium L | 98.5 mg | 8% |
| Iron L | 0.86 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium L | 36.6 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus L | 155 mg | 12% |
| Potassium L | 166 mg | 4% |
| Zinc L | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper L | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Manganese L | 0.43 mg | 19% |
| Selenium L | 7 µg | 13% |
| Iodine L | 5.5 µg | 4% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 45%
- Fat 37%
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
- Protein7 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 7.6 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars1.9 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 2.9 g)
- Fat6.3 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 4.9 g)
- Saturated fat3.4 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.5 g)
- Sodium180 mgin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 408 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 34.7 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 13.9 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 45.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Tesco
- Barcode
- 5057545188781
- Quantity
- 400g
- Label serving
- 400 g
- Category
- Pasta dishes
- Packaging
- Plastic,Cardboard
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Cooked Pasta [Water, Durum Wheat Semolina], Whole Milk, Water, Mature Cheddar Cheese (Milk) (10%), Medium Fat Soft Cheese (Milk), Cornflour, Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Cheddar Cheese (Milk), Salt, White Pepper, Mustard Seed, Spirit Vinegar.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: MilkWheat flourSaltVinegar
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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 'n' cheese?
100 g of Mac 'n' cheese has 157 kcal. Serving, 400 g (400 g): about 627 kcal.
How much protein is in Mac 'n' cheese?
Mac 'n' cheese contains 7 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 27.9 g in serving, 400 g (400 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is below the median (median 7.6 g).
How many carbs are in Mac 'n' cheese?
Mac 'n' cheese has 17.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 1.9 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Mac 'n' cheese?
Mac 'n' cheese contains 6.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.4 g is saturated (17% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Mac 'n' cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (19% DV), copper (18% DV), selenium (13% DV) and phosphorus (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Mac 'n' cheese?
100 g contains 180 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated April 2, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 5057545188781. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 2, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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