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Canned macaroni and cheese calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of canned macaroni and cheese contains 82 calories, with 3.4 g of protein, 11.5 g of carbohydrate and 2.5 g of fat. It provides 0.5 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 17% Carbs 56% Fat 27%
How canned macaroni and cheese compares
Per 100 g, against the closest prepared foods in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canned macaroni and cheese | 82 kcal | 3.4 g | 11.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Pasta with franks in tomato sauce, canned | 90 kcal | 4.4 g | 12.7 g | 2.4 g |
| Cheese ravioli, canned | 77 kcal | 2.5 g | 13.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Low-fat yogurt parfait with fruit and granola | 84 kcal | 3.4 g | 15.9 g | 1 g |
| Meat ravioli with tomato sauce, canned | 97 kcal | 3.2 g | 13.3 g | 3.4 g |
Same food, different preparation
| Preparation | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canned macaroni and cheese (canned) | 82 kcal | 3.4 g | 2.5 g |
| Macaroni and cheese (typical) | 334 kcal | 12.7 g | 10.7 g |
Per 100 g. Water loss in cooking concentrates calories; added fat in frying adds its own.
Nutrition facts for canned macaroni and cheese
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 82 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.5 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in canned macaroni and cheese
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 9.5 µg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.22 mg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.15 µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common canned macaroni and cheese servings
How many calories in a portion of canned macaroni and cheese — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 82 kcal | 3 g | 12 g | 3 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned macaroni and cheese?
Canned macaroni and cheese has 82 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in canned macaroni and cheese?
Canned macaroni and cheese contains 3.4 g of protein per 100 g.
Is canned macaroni and cheese low in calories?
Compared with other prepared foods it is: 82 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 250 kcal.
Are these canned macaroni and cheese calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
Related foods
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #173325 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
