Calories in Microwave Mac & Cheese Dinner

With 230.3 calories per serving (1 Serving (58.0g)), Microwave Mac & Cheese Dinner is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 39.0g per serving (68.1% of calories). It contains 2.1mg of iron (12% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

Enriched Macaroni Product: [(wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron [ferrous Sulfate], Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Glycerol Monostearate], Cheese Sauce: [maltodextrin, Semisoft Cheese (milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Whey, Palm Oil, Salt, Corn Syrup Solids, Nonfat Milk, Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Modified Corn Starch, Sodium Phosphate, Cheddar Cheese (milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Sodium Caseinate, Calcium Phosphate, Butter, Lactic Acid, with Turmeric Oleoresin Added for Color, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Guar Gum, Dipotassium Phosphate, Monoglycerides, Sodium Silicoaluminate, Yellow 6 Lake]; Maltodextrin, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids, Mono and Diglycerides, Potassium Chloride, Monoglycerides, Anti-Caking Agent (calcium Silicate).

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 Microwave Mac & Cheese Dinner 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. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

Microwave Mac & Cheese Dinner accounts for 11.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 68.1% of the calories.

How long would it take to burn off the 230.3 calories in Microwave Mac & Cheese Dinner? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

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