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Mac and cheese calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of mac and cheese contains 379 calories, with 13.9 g of protein, 70.1 g of carbohydrate and 4.8 g of fat. It provides 3.2 g of fiber and 9.6 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 15% Carbs 74% Fat 11%
How mac and cheese compares
Per 100 g, against the closest prepared foods in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac and cheese | 379 kcal | 13.9 g | 70.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Italian four cheese lasagna pasta mix | 355 kcal | 12.5 g | 70.3 g | 2.7 g |
| Classic beef pasta mix | 354 kcal | 12.3 g | 72.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Cheese rice mix | 362 kcal | 8.8 g | 73.9 g | 3.5 g |
| Classic cheeseburger macaroni pasta mix | 349 kcal | 11.6 g | 71.5 g | 1.9 g |
Nutrition facts for mac and cheese
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 379 kcal |
| Protein | 13.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 70.1 g |
| Fat | 4.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Sugar | 9.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in mac 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin (B1) | 1 mg | 87% |
| Selenium | 47.5 µg | 86% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.63 mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.77 µg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.7 mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 331 mg | 26% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.9 mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.19 mg | 21% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common mac and cheese servings
How many calories in a portion of mac and cheese — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 379 kcal | 14 g | 70 g | 5 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mac and cheese?
Mac and cheese has 379 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in mac and cheese?
Mac and cheese contains 13.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in mac and cheese?
Mac and cheese contains 9.6 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.
How much fiber does mac and cheese have?
Mac and cheese has 3.2 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these mac 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 #173340 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
