Calories in Macaroni & Cheddar Cheese

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (71.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 259.9
  • Total Fat 2.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.0 g
  • Cholesterol 5.0 mg
  • Sodium 509.8 mg
  • Potassium 19.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 50.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 3.0 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 29.8 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 2.0 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 259.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (71.0g)), Macaroni & Cheddar Cheese is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 50.0g per serving (78.6% of calories). It contains 2.0mg of iron (11% 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

Organic Elbows (organic Durum Wheat Semolina), Aged Cheddar Cheese Seasoning (organic Maltodextrin, Organic Cheddar Cheese* [pasteurized Organic Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Salt, Organic Cream Powder [organic Cream, Organic Non-Fat Dry Milk, Vitamin E to Protect Flavor], Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Cornstarch, Organic Non-Fat Dry Milk, Natural Flavors, Contains 2% or Less of: Organic Sunflower Oil, Lactic Acid Powder, Sodium Phosphate, Organic Annatto Extract for Color, Silicon Dioxide [to Reduce Caking], Citric Acid).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Macaroni & Cheddar Cheese. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

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📊 % Daily Value

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

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories259.9 kcal13%
Total Fat2.5 g3%
Saturated Fat1.0 g5%
Cholesterol5.0 mg2%
Sodium509.8 mg22%
Total Carbohydrate50.0 g18%
Protein8.0 g16%
Calcium29.8 mg2%
Iron2.0 mg11%
Potassium19.9 mg0%

* 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 & Cheddar Cheese accounts for 13% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 78.6% of the calories.

Carbs 78.6%
Fat 8.8% Carbs 78.6% Protein 12.6%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 259.9 calories in Macaroni & Cheddar Cheese? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 19.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 44.8 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 28.4 min
HIIT 24.1 min
Push-ups 24.1 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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