Macaroni Cheese
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Sainsbury's
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Macaroni Cheese contains 91 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from fat, with 11% from carbohydrates and 2% 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 26% of the Daily Value for chloride, 20% of the Daily Value for manganese and 19% of the Daily Value for copper.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 91 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 39 g | 50% |
| Saturated fat L | 13 g | 65% |
| Cholesterol L | 9.2 mg | 3% |
| Sodium L | 452 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 11.1 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars L | 2 g | |
| Added sugars L | 2 g | 4% |
| Protein L | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A L | 22.8 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.14 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.031 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin E L | 1.6 mg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.97 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.36 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.079 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) L | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.22 µg | 9% |
| Calcium L | 102 mg | 8% |
| Iron L | 0.94 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium L | 38.8 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus L | 167 mg | 13% |
| Potassium L | 180 mg | 4% |
| Zinc L | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper L | 0.17 mg | 19% |
| Manganese L | 0.46 mg | 20% |
| Selenium L | 1.8 µg | 3% |
| Iodine L | 17.9 µg | 12% |
| Chloride L | 606 mg | 26% |
% 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 2%
- Carbohydrates 11%
- Fat 87%
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
- Protein2.4 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 7.6 g)
- Fiber0.9 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars2 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 2.9 g)
- Fat39 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 4.9 g)
- Saturated fat13 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.5 g)
- Sodium452 mgabove the median for grains and pasta (median 408 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water32 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 1.9 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 38.3 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0.001 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 0.43 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 1.5 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 8.5 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 32 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 00272391
- Category
- Pasta dishes
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Cooked Macaroni (43%) (Water, Durum Wheat Semolina), Water, Medium Fat Soft Cheese (Cows' Milk), Rapeseed Oil, Modified Maize Starch, Sugar, Skimmed Cows' Milk Powder, Cheese Powder (Cows' Milk), Mustard Flour, Maize Starch, Stabiliser: Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Yeast Extract, Whey Powder (Cows' Milk), Colour: Beta-carotene.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Rapeseed (canola) oilSugarSaltWheat flourYeastMilk
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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?
100 g of Macaroni Cheese has 91 kcal.
How much protein is in Macaroni Cheese?
Macaroni Cheese contains 2.4 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7.6 g).
How many carbs are in Macaroni Cheese?
Macaroni Cheese has 11.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 2 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Macaroni Cheese?
Macaroni Cheese contains 39 g of fat per 100 g, of which 13 g is saturated (65% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Macaroni Cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are chloride (26% DV), manganese (20% DV), copper (19% DV), phosphorus (13% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Macaroni Cheese?
100 g contains 452 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 28, 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 00272391. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 28, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 70/100 (how it is calculated).
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