🧪 Nutrition Facts
- Calories 249.9
- Total Fat 1.0 g
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg
- Sodium 560.0 mg
- Potassium 0.0 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 52.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
- Sugars 6.0 g
- Protein 8.0 g
- 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 60.2 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 0.7 mg
- Zinc 0.0 mg
📋 Nutrition Summary
With 249.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (70.0g)), Mac 'n' Cheese Dinner, Original is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 52.0g per serving (83.5% 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
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, Durum Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cheese Sauce (maltodextrin, Dairy Product Solids, Salt, Whey, Food Starch Modified, Cheddar Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Natural Flavor, Buttermilk Powder, Lactic Acid, Titanium Dioxide [color], Disodium Phosphate, Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6, Silicon Dioxide).
🔬 Ingredient Analysis
Artificial Colours: Yellow 5, Yellow 6
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 Mac 'n' Cheese Dinner, Original contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 249.9 kcal | 12.5% |
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% |
| Sodium | 560.0 mg | 24% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.0 g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% |
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% |
| Calcium | 60.2 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% |
* 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
Mac 'n' Cheese Dinner, Original accounts for 12.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 83.5% of the calories.
🏃 Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 249.9 calories in Mac 'n' Cheese Dinner, Original? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.
| Exercise | Minutes to Burn |
|---|---|
| Running: 10 minutes per mile | 18.9 min |
| Walking: 17 minutes per mile | 43.1 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 27.3 min |
| HIIT | 23.1 min |
| Hiking | 38.6 min |
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