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Macaroni and cheese calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of macaroni and cheese contains 334 calories, with 12.7 g of protein, 46.7 g of carbohydrate and 10.7 g of fat. It provides 1.8 g of fiber and 6.4 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 15% Carbs 56% Fat 29%
How macaroni and cheese compares
Per 100 g, against the closest prepared foods in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaroni and cheese | 334 kcal | 12.7 g | 46.7 g | 10.7 g |
| Garlic parmesan breadstick | 343 kcal | 12.2 g | 44.5 g | 12.9 g |
| Pizza Hut parmesan garlic breadstick | 343 kcal | 12.2 g | 44.5 g | 12.9 g |
| Pizza rolls, frozen | 328 kcal | 8.7 g | 50.7 g | 10 g |
| Cheese tortellini, fresh | 307 kcal | 13.5 g | 47 g | 7.2 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 macaroni and cheese
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 334 kcal |
| Protein | 12.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 46.7 g |
| Fat | 10.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 6.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Selenium | 37 µg | 67% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.53 mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 391 mg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.37 mg | 28% |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.47 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 µg | 16% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common macaroni and cheese servings
How many calories in a portion of macaroni and cheese — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 334 kcal | 13 g | 47 g | 11 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in macaroni and cheese?
Macaroni and cheese has 334 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in macaroni and cheese?
Macaroni and cheese contains 12.7 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in macaroni and cheese?
Macaroni and cheese contains 6.4 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Are these 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.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169769 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
