Calories in Mac & Cheese with Ham

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (397.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 520.1
  • Total Fat 22.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 9.0 g
  • Cholesterol 75.4 mg
  • Sodium 1548.3 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 55.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 4.0 g
  • Protein 24.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 500.2 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 198.5 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 2.7 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

At 520.1 calories per serving (1 Serving (397.0g)), Mac & Cheese with Ham is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 55.0g per serving (42.8% of calories). One thing to note: a single serving contains 1548.3mg of sodium (67% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Calorie ⚠️ High Sodium

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

📝 Ingredients

Water, Cooked Macaroni Product (semolina Enriched with Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cooked Diced Ham (ham, Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Natural Smoke Flavor, Sodium Nitrite), Half and Half (milk, Cream), Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread (american Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Contains Less than 2% of Milkfat, Salt, Sodium-Alginate, Lactic Acid, Apocarotenal [color]), Cheddar Club Cheese (cheddar Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Salt, Annatto [color]), Less than 2% of Modified Food Starch, Canola Oil, Panko Bread Crumbs (unbleached Wheat Flour, Cane Sugar, Yeast, Sea Salt), Cheese Flavor (cheddar Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavors, Disodium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum), Maltodextrin, Salt, Rice Wine Vinegar (water, Rice), Yeast Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Flavor (maltodextrin, Nonfat Dry Milk, Milkfat, Natural Flavor, Salt, Disodium Phosphate), Blue Cheese Powder (blue Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Salt, Cheese Culture, Enzymes]), Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor (cheddar Cheese [milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Maltodextrin, Whey Powder, Modified Corn Starch, Natural Flavor, Disodium Phosphate, Milkfat), Natural Parmesan Flavor (parmesan Cheese [milk, Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Nonfat Dry Milk, Disodium Phosphate, Salt), Mustard Flour, Spice, Vital Wheat Gluten.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Sodium Nitrite

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum, Modified Food Starch, Modified Corn Starch

Flavour Enhancers: Yeast Extract

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid

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.

📊 % Daily Value

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

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories520.1 kcal26%
Total Fat22.0 g28%
Saturated Fat9.0 g45%
Cholesterol75.4 mg25%
Sodium1548.3 mg67% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate55.0 g20%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein24.0 g48% ✅
Calcium198.5 mg15%
Iron2.7 mg15%

* 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

Mac & Cheese with Ham accounts for 26% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 42.8% of the calories.

Fat 38.5%
Carbs 42.8%
Protein 18.7%
Fat 38.5% Carbs 42.8% Protein 18.7%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 520.1 calories in Mac & Cheese with Ham? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 39.3 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 89.7 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 56.9 min
HIIT 48.2 min
Cross-country Skiing 65.0 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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