🧪 Nutrition Facts
- Calories 309.7
- Total Fat 10.0 g
- Saturated Fat 2.5 g
- Cholesterol 14.7 mg
- Sodium 939.8 mg
- Potassium 0.0 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 42.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
- Sugars 4.0 g
- Protein 11.0 g
- Vitamin A 100.0 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 149.9 mg
- Copper 0.0 mg
- Folate 0.0 µg
- Iron 1.4 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
📋 Nutrition Summary
At 309.7 calories per serving (1 Serving (98.0g)), Macaroni and Cheese Dinner, Original Cheddar is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 42.0g per serving (55.6% of calories). One thing to note: a single serving contains 939.8mg of sodium (41% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.
🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags
Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.
📝 Ingredients
Enriched Macaroni Product (wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [iron], Thiamin Mononitrate [vitamin B1], Riboflavin [vitamin B2], Folic Acid); Cheese Sauce (whey, Milk, Canola Oil, Milk Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Whey Protein Concentrate, Contains Less than 2% of Water, Lactic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Cheese Culture, Oleoresin Paprika [color], Enzymes, Milkfat, Annatto Extract [color], Natural Flavor)
🔬 Ingredient Analysis
Artificial Preservatives: Sorbic Acid
Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Sodium Alginate
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.
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📊 % Daily Value
The following shows how one serving of Macaroni and Cheese Dinner, Original Cheddar contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 309.7 kcal | 15.5% |
| Total Fat | 10.0 g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 14.7 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 939.8 mg | 41% ⚠️ |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.0 g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 3% |
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% |
| Calcium | 149.9 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% |
* 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
Macaroni and Cheese Dinner, Original Cheddar accounts for 15.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 55.6% of the calories.
🏃 Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 309.7 calories in Macaroni and Cheese Dinner, Original Cheddar? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.
| Exercise | Minutes to Burn |
|---|---|
| Running: 10 minutes per mile | 23.4 min |
| Walking: 17 minutes per mile | 53.4 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 33.9 min |
| HIIT | 28.7 min |
| Handball | 30.7 min |
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