Microwavable mac & cheese dinner
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Essential Everyday
Microwavable mac & cheese dinner contains 379 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 package, 58 g (58 g) provides about 220 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from fat and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 191 kcal per 100 g across 1,174 products.
100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for iron and 12% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 379 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.5 g | 17% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 9 mg | 3% |
| Sodium L | 810 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 69 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars L | 10.3 g | |
| Protein L | 12.1 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 155 mg | 12% |
| Iron L | 3.6 mg | 20% |
| Potassium L | 414 mg | 9% |
% 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 73%
- Fat 14%
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
- Protein12.1 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 7.6 g)
- Fiber1.7 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars10.3 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.9 g)
- Fat6 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 4.9 g)
- Saturated fat3.5 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 1.5 g)
- Sodium810 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 408 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0.86 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 397 kcal | 379 kcal |
| Protein | 12.1 g | 12.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65.5 g | 69 g |
| Fat | 8.6 g | 6 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Sugars | 6.9 g | 10.3 g |
| Sodium | 810 mg | 810 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Essential Everyday
- Barcode
- 0041303016312
- Label serving
- 1 PACKAGE (58 g)
- Category
- Pasta dishes
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Enriched macaroni product: [(wheat flour, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), glycerol monostearate], cheese sauce mix: [(maltodextrin, semisoft cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], whey, palm oil, monterey jack cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], nonfat milk, salt, corn syrup solids, buttermilk, contains 2% or less of each of the following: modified corn starch, sodium phosphate, cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], lactic acid, calcium phosphate, sodium caseinate, butter, guar gum, with turmeric oleoresin added for color, dipotassium phosphate, monoglycerides, disodium phosphate, parmesan cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], citric acid, sodium silicoaluminate, yellow 6 lake), maltodextrin, modified corn starch, salt, propylene glycol esters of fatty acids, mono and diglycerides, potassium chloride, monoglycerides, anti-caking agent (calcium silicate).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Palm oilMilkSaltButterWheat flour
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Microwavable mac & cheese dinner?
100 g of Microwavable mac & cheese dinner has 379 kcal. Serving, 1 package, 58 g (58 g): about 220 kcal.
Is Microwavable mac & cheese dinner high in protein?
Microwavable mac & cheese dinner contains 12.1 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 1 package, 58 g (58 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.6 g).
How many carbs are in Microwavable mac & cheese dinner?
Microwavable mac & cheese dinner has 69 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 10.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Microwavable mac & cheese dinner?
Microwavable mac & cheese dinner contains 6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.5 g is saturated (17% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Microwavable mac & cheese dinner contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (20% DV) and calcium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Microwavable mac & cheese dinner?
100 g contains 810 mg of sodium, 35% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. 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: Branded Foods, record 2416696. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated January 31, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041303016312. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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