Calories in T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, macaroni & cheese, from kid's menu
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T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, macaroni & cheese, from kid's menu contains 121 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (144 g) provides about 174 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from fat and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in restaurant foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 203 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.
100 g provides 31% of the Daily Value for selenium, 16% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 10% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 121 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Trans fat C | 0.097 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 8 mg | 3% |
| Sodium M | 482 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.4 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars M | 1.7 g | |
| Protein M | 5 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A ? | 25 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.083 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.62 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.41 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.034 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.12 µg | 5% |
| Calcium M | 89 mg | 7% |
| Iron M | 0.53 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 131 mg | 10% |
| Potassium M | 88 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 0.58 mg | 5% |
| Copper M | 0.068 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0.14 mg | 6% |
| Selenium M | 17.3 µg | 31% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 58%
- Fat 26%
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
- Protein5 gbelow the median for restaurant foods (median 8.6 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars1.7 gbelow the median for restaurant foods (median 1.9 g)
- Fat3.5 gin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 10.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.6 gin the lowest quarter of restaurant foods (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium482 mgabove the median for restaurant foods (median 430 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.72 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 13.2 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 1.7 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.065 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.18 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.23 g |
| Leucine M | 0.42 g |
| Lysine M | 0.31 g |
| Methionine M | 0.1 g |
| Cystine M | 0.068 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.25 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.18 g |
| Valine M | 0.29 g |
| Arginine M | 0.18 g |
| Histidine M | 0.14 g |
| Alanine M | 0.16 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.31 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.3 g |
| Glycine M | 0.13 g |
| Proline M | 0.53 g |
| Serine M | 0.25 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.07 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.64 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.05 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.039 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.025 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.064 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.07 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.23 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.82 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.073 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.026 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.004 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.008 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.061 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.75 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.59 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.004 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.07 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (13)
| Beta-carotene M | 7 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 68 µg |
| Retinol M | 24 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.04 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.52 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.16 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.33 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0.02 mg |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 72.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.6 g |
| Energy C | 505 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 92 IU |
Other forms of T.G.I. FRIDAY'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, chicken fingers, from kids' menu | 330 | 18.1 g | 17.7 g | 20.8 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, classic sirloin steak (10 oz) | 196 | 31 g | 0.47 g | 7.8 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, chicken fingers | 325 | 18.7 g | 16.8 g | 20.3 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, FRIDAY'S Shrimp, breaded | 302 | 11.9 g | 20.9 g | 19 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, french fries | 296 | 3.7 g | 36.9 g | 14.8 g |
| T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, fried mozzarella Cooked | 333 | 15.8 g | 25.3 g | 18.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravioli, cheese and spinach filled, with tomato sauce | 117 | 5.2 g | 16.8 g | 3.4 g |
| Chicken curry with rice | 116 | 5 g | 15.1 g | 4 g |
| Tortellini, spinach-filled, with tomato sauce | 121 | 4.5 g | 16.1 g | 4.4 g |
| Restaurant, Italian, spaghetti with meat sauce | 121 | 5.8 g | 16.4 g | 3.6 g |
| OLIVE GARDEN, spaghetti with meat sauce | 121 | 5.8 g | 17.2 g | 3.3 g |
| Beef curry with rice | 119 | 5.6 g | 15.1 g | 4.1 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, seafood, and added vegetables, ready-to-heat | 125 | 5.5 g | 18.8 g | 2.9 g |
| CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL, spaghetti with meat sauce | 122 | 5.9 g | 15.7 g | 3.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in T.G.I. FRIDAY'S?
100 g of T.G.I. FRIDAY'S has 121 kcal. 1 cup (144 g): about 174 kcal. 1 serving (236 g): about 286 kcal.
How much protein is in T.G.I. FRIDAY'S?
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S contains 5 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.2 g in 1 cup (144 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other restaurant foods, that is below the median (median 8.6 g).
How many carbs are in T.G.I. FRIDAY'S?
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S has 17.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in T.G.I. FRIDAY'S?
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S contains 3.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does T.G.I. FRIDAY'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (31% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV) and phosphorus (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in T.G.I. FRIDAY'S?
100 g contains 482 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does t.g.i. friday's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, macaroni & cheese, from kid's menu has 121 kcal, while T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, fried mozzarella has 333 kcal. Cooking 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 169835. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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