Calories in Classic Macaroni & Cheese

At 438.6 calories per serving (1 Serving (340.0g)), Classic Macaroni & Cheese is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (24.0g, 47.8% of calories), including 10.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 1220.6mg of sodium (53% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

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

Cooked Macaroni (semolina Wheat Flour [enriched with Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Egg White), Whole Milk, Water, Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread (cheddar and Colby Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Skim Milk, Milk Fat, Salt, Carrageenan, Cellulose Gum), Cheddar Club Cheese (cheddar Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Salt, Annatto Color), Margarine (liquid and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Contains Less than 2% of Vegetable Mono and Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Vitamin a Palmitate Added), Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Annatto Color, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Sodium Benzoate (preservative).

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.

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

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

Classic Macaroni & Cheese accounts for 21.9% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 47.8% of the calories.

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