Calories in Macaroni or noodles, creamed, with cheese
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Macaroni or noodles, creamed, with cheese contains 158 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (230 g) provides about 363 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from fat and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for macaroni and cheese on FoodFactly (161 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 35% of the Daily Value for selenium, 20% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 15% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 158 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.5 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.9 g | 14% |
| Cholesterol C | 14 mg | 5% |
| Sodium C | 260 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 22 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 0.68 g | |
| Protein C | 4.7 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A C | 44 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.14 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.4 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.038 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 79 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.02 µg | 0.8% |
| Choline C | 6.5 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 26 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 56 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 43 mg | 0.9% |
| Zinc C | 0.45 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.072 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 19.2 µg | 35% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 56%
- Fat 32%
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
- Protein4.7 gbelow the median for macaroni and cheese (median 6 g)
- Fiber1.3 gin the top quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars0.68 gin the lowest quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 2.4 g)
- Fat5.5 gbelow the median for macaroni and cheese (median 7.2 g)
- Saturated fat2.9 gabove the median for macaroni and cheese (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium260 mgabove the median for macaroni and cheese (median 256 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.43 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.32 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.083 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.051 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.46 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.45 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.081 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 5 µg |
| Retinol C | 44 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 66.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 44 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Macaroni or noodles
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaroni or noodles, creamed, with cheese and tuna | 143 | 7.9 g | 17.4 g | 4.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice, brown, with cheese and/or cream based sauce, no added fat | 144 | 5 g | 19.6 g | 5 g |
| Rice, white, with vegetables, cheese and/or cream based sauce, NS as to fat | 146 | 4.7 g | 18.6 g | 5.7 g |
| Rice, white, with vegetables, cheese and/or cream based sauce, fat added | 146 | 4.7 g | 18.6 g | 5.7 g |
| Rice, brown, with cheese and/or cream based sauce, NS as to fat | 157 | 4.9 g | 19.3 g | 6.6 g |
| Rice, brown, with cheese and/or cream based sauce, fat added | 157 | 4.9 g | 19.3 g | 6.6 g |
| Rice, white, with cheese and/or cream based sauce, no added fat | 152 | 5.3 g | 20.4 g | 5.2 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with creamy dressing | 156 | 3.8 g | 20.1 g | 6.6 g |
| Rice croquette | 154 | 3.4 g | 20.1 g | 6.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in macaroni or noodles?
100 g of macaroni or noodles has 158 kcal. 1 cup (230 g): about 363 kcal.
How much protein is in macaroni or noodles?
Macaroni or noodles contains 4.7 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.9 g in 1 cup (230 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other macaroni and cheese, that is below the median (median 6 g).
How many carbs are in macaroni or noodles?
Macaroni or noodles has 22 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber and 0.68 g of sugars.
How much fat is in macaroni or noodles?
Macaroni or noodles contains 5.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.9 g is saturated (14% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does macaroni or noodles contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (35% DV), Folate (B9) (20% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in macaroni or noodles?
100 g contains 260 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708928. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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