Calories in Macaroni or noodles with cheese and tomato
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Macaroni or noodles with cheese and tomato contains 148 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (230 g) provides about 340 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 39% from fat and 11% 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 22% of the Daily Value for selenium, 15% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 14% 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 | 148 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.5 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 12 mg | 4% |
| Sodium C | 131 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18.7 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 3.4 g | |
| Protein C | 3.9 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A C | 70 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C C | 2.9 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.7 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.76 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.13 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 58 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.23 µg | 10% |
| Choline C | 12.1 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 49 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 0.58 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 84 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 90 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.061 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 12 µg | 22% |
% 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 50%
- Fat 39%
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
- Protein3.9 gin the lowest quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 6 g)
- Fiber1.1 gin the top quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars3.4 gin the top quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 2.4 g)
- Fat6.5 gbelow the median for macaroni and cheese (median 7.2 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gbelow the median for macaroni and cheese (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium131 mgin the lowest quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 256 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1 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 | 0.95 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.087 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.061 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.084 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.099 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.35 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.51 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.084 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 116 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 521 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 28 µg |
| Retinol C | 60 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 21 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 69.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 31 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, family style, macaroni & cheese, from kids' menu | 151 | 5.4 g | 18.8 g | 6.1 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, from restaurant | 151 | 5.4 g | 18.8 g | 6.1 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, and added vegetables, restaurant | 158 | 3.5 g | 18.1 g | 7.8 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, restaurant | 160 | 3.4 g | 18.4 g | 8 g |
| Vegetable sandwich wrap | 160 | 5.4 g | 19.7 g | 6.6 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with creamy dressing | 156 | 3.8 g | 20.1 g | 6.6 g |
| Bruschetta | 171 | 4.3 g | 21.3 g | 7.6 g |
| Oatmeal, instant, plain, made with milk, fat added | 129 | 4.8 g | 16.5 g | 5.4 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 with cheese and tomato?
100 g of macaroni or noodles with cheese and tomato has 148 kcal. 1 cup (230 g): about 340 kcal.
How much protein is in macaroni or noodles with cheese and tomato?
Macaroni or noodles with cheese and tomato contains 3.9 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.1 g in 1 cup (230 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other macaroni and cheese, that is in the lowest quarter (median 6 g).
How many carbs are in macaroni or noodles with cheese and tomato?
Macaroni or noodles with cheese and tomato has 18.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 3.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in macaroni or noodles with cheese and tomato?
Macaroni or noodles with cheese and tomato contains 6.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does macaroni or noodles with cheese and tomato contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (22% DV), Folate (B9) (15% DV), Thiamin (B1) (14% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in macaroni or noodles with cheese and tomato?
100 g contains 131 mg of sodium, 6% 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 2708820. 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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