Macaroni & Cheese Original
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Great Value
Macaroni & Cheese Original contains 379 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 package, 58 g (58 g) provides about 220 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 16% of the Daily Value for potassium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 379 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.5 g | 17% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 810 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 70.7 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars L | 8.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 1.7 g | 3% |
| Protein L | 10.3 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 103 mg | 8% |
| Iron L | 1.7 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 759 mg | 16% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 75%
- Fat 14%
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
- Protein10.3 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 7.6 g)
- Fiber1.7 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars8.6 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.9 g)
- Fat6 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 4.9 g)
- Saturated fat3.5 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.5 g)
- Sodium810 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 408 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
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 | 379 kcal | 379 kcal |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 10.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 70.7 g | 70.7 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 1.7 g |
| Sugars | 8.6 g | 8.6 g |
| Sodium | 810 mg | 810 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Great Value
- Barcode
- 0078742236612
- Label serving
- 1 PACKAGE (58 g)
- Category
- Pasta dishes
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Enriched macaroni (wheat flour, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheese sauce mix (whey, palm oil, cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], lactose, food starch-modified [corn], salt, contains 2% or less of: dry whole milk, natural flavors, colors added [annatto extract, titanium dioxide, paprika extract], lactic acid, calcium lactate, sodium caseinate, vinegar powder [maltodextrin, white distilled vinegar, food starch-modified], potassium chloride, silicon dioxide, sodium silicoaluminate, citric acid, potassium phosphate, sodium phosphate, yeast extract, soybean oil to reduce dusting), modified tapioca starch, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, salt, acetic acid esters of mono - and diglycerides, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, contains 2% or less of: guar gum, silicon dioxide to reduce caking.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: SaltWheat flourPalm oilVinegarYeast
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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 Macaroni & Cheese Original?
100 g of Macaroni & Cheese Original has 379 kcal. Serving, 1 package, 58 g (58 g): about 220 kcal.
Is Macaroni & Cheese Original high in protein?
Macaroni & Cheese Original contains 10.3 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 1 package, 58 g (58 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is above the median (median 7.6 g).
How many carbs are in Macaroni & Cheese Original?
Macaroni & Cheese Original has 70.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 8.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Macaroni & Cheese Original?
Macaroni & Cheese Original contains 6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.5 g is saturated (17% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Macaroni & Cheese Original contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are potassium (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Macaroni & Cheese Original?
100 g contains 810 mg of sodium, 35% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 25, 2026. 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 2524592. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 25, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0078742236612. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 25, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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