Calories in Macaroni or noodles with cheese, made from reduced fat packaged mix
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Macaroni or noodles with cheese, made from reduced fat packaged mix contains 131 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (230 g) provides about 301 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 33% from fat and 14% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in macaroni and cheese on FoodFactly, where the median is 161 kcal per 100 g across 16 foods.
100 g provides 23% of the Daily Value for selenium and 13% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
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 | 131 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol C | 12 mg | 4% |
| Sodium C | 172 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.3 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 2.1 g | |
| Protein C | 4.6 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A C | 49 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.7 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.87 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.085 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 51 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.17 µg | 7% |
| Choline C | 10 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 76 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 0.44 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 121 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 36 mg | 0.8% |
| Zinc C | 0.48 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.055 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 12.5 µg | 23% |
% 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 53%
- Fat 33%
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
- Protein4.6 gin the lowest quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 6 g)
- Fiber0.6 gin the lowest quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars2.1 gin the lowest quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 2.4 g)
- Fat4.8 gin the lowest quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 7.2 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gin the lowest quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium172 mgin the lowest quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 256 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.89 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 | 0.73 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.061 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.042 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.025 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.059 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.068 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.22 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.82 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.34 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 17 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 48 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 72.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 28 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Macaroni or noodles with cheese
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, made from reduced fat packaged mix, unprepared Raw | 297 | 13.1 g | 52.1 g | 4 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, microwaveable, unprepared Raw | 388 | 11.5 g | 70.8 g | 6.6 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese | 223 | 8.7 g | 23.1 g | 10.5 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, from restaurant | 151 | 5.4 g | 18.8 g | 6.1 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, made from packaged mix | 179 | 4.6 g | 22.2 g | 8 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, canned Canned | 82 | 3.4 g | 11.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, Easy Mac type | 110 | 3.3 g | 20.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Macaroni or noodles with cheese, whole grain | 219 | 8.8 g | 22.7 g | 10.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sausage and rice with tomato-based sauce | 134 | 4.6 g | 16.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Fish and rice with tomato-based sauce | 135 | 5.4 g | 16.5 g | 5.1 g |
| Tortellini, spinach-filled, with tomato sauce | 121 | 4.5 g | 16.1 g | 4.4 g |
| Chicken or turkey, rice, and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; tomato-based sauce | 133 | 5.4 g | 15.9 g | 5.5 g |
| Pork, rice, and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; tomato-based sauce | 133 | 5.6 g | 16.1 g | 5.1 g |
| Dukboki or Tteokbokki, Korean | 131 | 4.1 g | 19.6 g | 4.1 g |
| Fish and rice with cream sauce | 133 | 5.5 g | 15.8 g | 5 g |
| Lamb or mutton, rice, and vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; tomato-based sauce | 130 | 5.1 g | 15.2 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?
100 g of macaroni or noodles with cheese has 131 kcal. 1 cup (230 g): about 301 kcal.
How much protein is in macaroni or noodles with cheese?
Macaroni or noodles with cheese contains 4.6 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.5 g in 1 cup (230 g). About 14% 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?
Macaroni or noodles with cheese has 17.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.6 g of fiber and 2.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in macaroni or noodles with cheese?
Macaroni or noodles with cheese contains 4.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does macaroni or noodles with cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (23% DV) and Folate (B9) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in macaroni or noodles with cheese?
100 g contains 172 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does macaroni or noodles with cheese have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, macaroni or noodles with cheese, made from reduced fat packaged mix has 131 kcal, while macaroni or noodles with cheese, made from reduced fat packaged mix, unprepared has 297 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 12, 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 2708816. 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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