Calories in American Macaroni & Cheese, American

At 690.1 calories per serving (1 Serving (454.0g)), American Macaroni & Cheese, American is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (34.0g, 43.3% of calories), including 21.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 2238.2mg of sodium (97% 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, Elbow Macaroni (semolina [wheat], Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Pasteurized Process American Cheese Blend (milk, Water, Cream, Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [for Color], Sorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Skim Milk, Color, Corn Starch, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum), Cheddar Cheese Flavor Blend (pasteurized Milk, Salt, Yeast Extract, Corn Oil, Dry Vegetable Shortening, Unsalted Butter [cream, Flavorings], Sweet Cream Powder, Sugar, Dry Mustard, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes, Annatto [for Color], Corn Starch, Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate, Potassium Sorbate), Nonfat Dry Milk, Modified Food Starch, Heavy Cream, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Nisin Preparation Blend (nisin Preparation Preservative, Salt), Annatto Cheese Color (water, Annatto Seed, Potassium Hydroxide), White Distilled Vinegar.

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 American Macaroni & Cheese, American 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.

American Macaroni & Cheese, American accounts for 34.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 43.3% of the calories.

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