Calories in Mac & Cheese Pasta in Cheese Sauce

With 221.0 calories per serving (1 Serving (425.0g)), Mac & Cheese Pasta in Cheese Sauce is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 28.0g per serving (50.7% of calories), with a good 2.1g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 718.3mg of sodium (31% 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.

Water, Enriched Pasta (durum Wheat Semolina, Wheat Protein Isolate [wheat Gluten, Phosphate, Lactic Acid], Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate [vitamin B1], Riboflavin [vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Cheese Flavor (whey, Cheese [granular and Blue {pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes}], Sunflower Oil, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid), Less than 2% of: Cream, Margarine (vegetable Oil Blend [soybean and Palm Oil], Water, Less than 2% of: Salt, Mono- and Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid [for Freshness], Natural Flavor, Vitamin a Palmitate, Vitamin D), Modified Corn Starch, Nonfat Milk, Salt, Sodium Caseinate, Turmeric and Paprika (colors).

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 Mac & Cheese Pasta in Cheese Sauce 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.

Mac & Cheese Pasta in Cheese Sauce accounts for 11% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 50.7% of the calories.

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