Calories in Macaroni or noodles with cheese and tuna
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Macaroni or noodles with cheese and tuna contains 164 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (230 g) provides about 377 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 37% from fat and 18% 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 47% of the Daily Value for selenium, 31% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 16% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 164 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.7 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 19 mg | 6% |
| Sodium C | 176 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18.2 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 2.8 g | |
| Protein C | 7.6 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 66 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.1 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.6 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.18 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 58 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.74 µg | 31% |
| Choline C | 16.8 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 51 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 0.86 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 108 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 75 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.48 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.059 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 25.7 µg | 47% |
% 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 44%
- 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
- Protein7.6 gabove the median for macaroni and cheese (median 6 g)
- Sugars2.8 gabove the median for macaroni and cheese (median 2.4 g)
- Fat6.8 gbelow the median for macaroni and cheese (median 7.2 g)
- Saturated fat2.7 gbelow the median for macaroni and cheese (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium176 mgin the lowest quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 256 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.2 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 | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.039 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.96 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.089 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.062 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.037 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.086 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.36 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.53 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.085 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.049 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 25 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 4 µg |
| Retinol C | 64 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 66.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 32 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, with meat sauce | 158 | 8.5 g | 16.6 g | 6.5 g |
| Manicotti, cheese-filled, with tomato sauce, meatless | 153 | 7.6 g | 16.2 g | 6.6 g |
| CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL, cheese ravioli with marinara sauce | 156 | 8 g | 17.6 g | 6 g |
| Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, with tomato sauce, meatless | 146 | 7 g | 16.9 g | 5.8 g |
| Restaurant, Italian, cheese ravioli with marinara sauce | 154 | 7.1 g | 18.5 g | 5.7 g |
| Macaroni with tuna, Puerto Rican style | 147 | 7.7 g | 18.1 g | 4.7 g |
| Tortellini, cheese-filled, with cream sauce | 153 | 5.8 g | 16.7 g | 7 g |
| Shrimp and noodles with cream or white sauce | 143 | 7.1 g | 16.2 g | 5.3 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 tuna?
100 g of macaroni or noodles with cheese and tuna has 164 kcal. 1 cup (230 g): about 377 kcal.
How much protein is in macaroni or noodles with cheese and tuna?
Macaroni or noodles with cheese and tuna contains 7.6 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17.5 g in 1 cup (230 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other macaroni and cheese, that is above the median (median 6 g).
How many carbs are in macaroni or noodles with cheese and tuna?
Macaroni or noodles with cheese and tuna has 18.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 2.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in macaroni or noodles with cheese and tuna?
Macaroni or noodles with cheese and tuna contains 6.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does macaroni or noodles with cheese and tuna contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (47% DV), Vitamin B12 (31% DV), Niacin (B3) (16% DV), Folate (B9) (15% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in macaroni or noodles with cheese and tuna?
100 g contains 176 mg of sodium, 8% 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 2708817. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
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