Calories in Macaroni or noodles with cheese, whole grain
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Macaroni or noodles with cheese, whole grain contains 219 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (230 g) provides about 504 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from fat, with 41% from carbohydrates and 16% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 45% of the Daily Value for selenium, 15% of the Daily Value for copper and 15% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 219 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 10.9 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.2 g | 26% |
| Cholesterol C | 25 mg | 8% |
| Sodium C | 360 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 22.7 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 2.5 g | |
| Protein C | 8.8 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A C | 106 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.59 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.3 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 21 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.3 µg | 13% |
| Choline C | 12.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 173 mg | 13% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 181 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 128 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.5 mg | 13% |
| Copper C | 0.14 mg | 15% |
| Selenium C | 24.6 µg | 45% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 41%
- Fat 44%
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
- Protein8.8 gin the top quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 6 g)
- Fiber2.2 gin the top quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars2.5 gabove the median for macaroni and cheese (median 2.4 g)
- Fat10.9 gin the top quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 7.2 g)
- Saturated fat5.2 gin the top quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium360 mgin the top quarter of macaroni and cheese (median 256 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.086 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.21 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.24 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.76 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.96 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 19 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 43 µg |
| Retinol C | 105 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 55.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 5 µg |
| Folate, food C | 12 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, made from reduced fat packaged mix | 131 | 4.6 g | 17.3 g | 4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza, cheese and vegetables, gluten-free thin crust | 223 | 7.2 g | 22.7 g | 11.6 g |
| Pizza, cheese and vegetables, whole wheat thin crust | 226 | 9.6 g | 24.4 g | 10.6 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad with chicken | 213 | 7.8 g | 20.9 g | 10.8 g |
| TACO BELL, Soft Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce | 206 | 9.3 g | 20.2 g | 9.8 g |
| Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft | 206 | 9.3 g | 20.2 g | 9.8 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad with meat | 211 | 7.7 g | 20.8 g | 10.6 g |
| White pizza, cheese, with vegetables, thin crust | 241 | 10.1 g | 23.6 g | 11.7 g |
| DOMINO'S 14" EXTRAVAGANZZA FEAST Pizza, Classic Hand-Tossed Crust | 244 | 10.3 g | 25.7 g | 11.1 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 219 kcal. 1 cup (230 g): about 504 kcal.
How much protein is in macaroni or noodles with cheese?
Macaroni or noodles with cheese contains 8.8 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.2 g in 1 cup (230 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other macaroni and cheese, that is among the highest quarter (median 6 g).
How many carbs are in macaroni or noodles with cheese?
Macaroni or noodles with cheese has 22.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 2.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in macaroni or noodles with cheese?
Macaroni or noodles with cheese contains 10.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.2 g is saturated (26% 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 (45% DV), copper (15% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV), phosphorus (14% DV) and zinc (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 360 mg of sodium, 16% 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, whole grain has 219 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 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 2708824. 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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