Calories in Back to Nature, Macaroni & Cheese

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (56.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 199.9
  • Total Fat 2.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.0 g
  • Cholesterol 5.0 mg
  • Sodium 539.8 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 38.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 5.0 g
  • Protein 8.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 80.1 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.8 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 199.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (56.0g)), Back to Nature, Macaroni & Cheese is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 38.0g per serving (75.2% of calories), with a good 2.0g of dietary fiber. It contains 1.8mg of iron (10% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Fat

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Pasta (enriched Wheat Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (iron), Thiamin Mononitrate (vitamin B1), Riboflavin (vitamin B2), Folic Acid], Whole Wheat Flour); Cheese Sauce Mix (whey, Cheddar Cheese [milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes*], Whey Protein Concentrate, Salt, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Contains Less than 2% of Cornstarch, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Annatto for Color).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Sodium Tripolyphosphate

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Folic Acid

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Back to Nature, Macaroni & Cheese contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories199.9 kcal10%
Total Fat2.0 g3%
Saturated Fat1.0 g5%
Cholesterol5.0 mg2%
Sodium539.8 mg23%
Total Carbohydrate38.0 g14%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein8.0 g16%
Calcium80.1 mg6%
Iron1.8 mg10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Back to Nature, Macaroni & Cheese accounts for 10% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 75.2% of the calories.

Carbs 75.2%
Protein 15.8%
Fat 8.9% Carbs 75.2% Protein 15.8%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 199.9 calories in Back to Nature, Macaroni & Cheese? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 15.1 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 34.5 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 21.9 min
HIIT 18.5 min
Climbing Stairs (Moderate) 24.2 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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