Macaroni & Cheese

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Macaroni & Cheese contains 164 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 cup, 189 g (189 g) provides about 310 kcal.

Roughly 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 36% from fat and 15% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in meals and dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 141 kcal per 100 g across 1,389 products.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

164kcal per 100 g
5.8 gprotein
19.6 gcarbohydrates
6.4 gfat
310kcal in serving, 1 cup, 189 g (189 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 164 kcal
Total fat L 6.4 g 8%
Saturated fat L 2.4 g 12%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 11 mg 4%
Sodium L 376 mg 16%
Total carbohydrates L 19.6 g 7%
Dietary fiber L 1.1 g 4%
Total sugars L 2.1 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 5.8 g 12%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 106 mg8%
Iron L 0.53 mg3%
Potassium L 90 mg2%

% 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: 15%Carbohydrates: 49%Fat: 36%164kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 15%
  • Carbohydrates 49%
  • Fat 36%

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

Calcium8%Iron3%Potassium2%Vitamin D0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein5.8 gbelow the median for meals and dishes (median 6.7 g)
  • Fiber1.1 gbelow the median for meals and dishes (median 1.2 g)
  • Sugars2.1 gabove the median for meals and dishes (median 1.9 g)
  • Fat6.4 gabove the median for meals and dishes (median 5.3 g)
  • Saturated fat2.4 gabove the median for meals and dishes (median 1.8 g)
  • Sodium376 mgabove the median for meals and dishes (median 308 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 164 kcal164 kcal
Protein 5.8 g5.8 g
Carbohydrates 19.6 g19.6 g
Fat 6.4 g6.4 g
Fiber 1.1 g1.1 g
Sugars 2.1 g2.1 g
Sodium 376 mg376 mg

Product details

Brand
GREAT VALUE
Barcode
0194346038121
Label serving
1 cup
Category
Frozen Dinners & Entrees

Ingredients

COOKED MACARONI (WATER, SEMOLINA [MILLED WHEAT]), NONFAT MILK (NONFAT MILK, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3), WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [VEGETABLE COLOR]), CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, ANNATTO COLOR, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), CANOLA OIL, CORN STARCH, SALT, CONCENTRATED BUTTER (BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], FLAVOR), WHEAT FLOUR, ANNATTO COLOR (SOYBEAN OIL, ANNATTO EXTRACT), LACTIC ACID (MALTODEXTRIN, LACTIC ACID), XANTHAN GUM.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

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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 Macaroni & Cheese?

100 g of Macaroni & Cheese has 164 kcal. Serving, 1 cup, 189 g (189 g): about 310 kcal.

How much protein is in Macaroni & Cheese?

Macaroni & Cheese contains 5.8 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11 g in serving, 1 cup, 189 g (189 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meals and dishes, that is below the median (median 6.7 g).

How many carbs are in Macaroni & Cheese?

Macaroni & Cheese has 19.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 2.1 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Macaroni & Cheese?

Macaroni & Cheese contains 6.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Macaroni & Cheese?

100 g contains 376 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated June 12, 2023. 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

  • Open Food Facts, record 0194346038121. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 26, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2612457. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 12, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Source description: "MACARONI & CHEESE". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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