Calories in Original Macaroni Salad

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (150.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 280.5
  • Total Fat 17.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol 15.0 mg
  • Sodium 790.5 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 30.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 9.0 g
  • Protein 6.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 400.5 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 19.5 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.8 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

With 280.5 calories per serving (1 Serving (150.0g)), Original Macaroni Salad is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (17.0g, 51.5% of calories), including 3.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 790.5mg of sodium (34% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ 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

Cooked Macaroni (semolina Wheat Flour [enriched with Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Egg White), Mayonnaise (soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Calcium Disodium Edta to Protect Flavor), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sour Cream (milk, Cream and Whey, Modified Corn Starch, Guar Gum, Sodium Phosphate, Locust Bean Gum, Sodium Citrate, Carrageenan, Carob Bean Gum, Culture, Potassium Sorbate [preservative], Natamycin [natural Preservative]), Celery, Mustard (water, Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Turmeric and Paprika, Annatto, Garlic, Spices, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Disodium Edta; Retains Product Freshness, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid), Green Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Carrot, Salt, Vinegar, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate to Protect Flavor, Modified Corn Starch, Spice, Xanthan Gum, Celery Seed, Dehydrated Parsley.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Natamycin

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Modified Corn Starch

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.

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📊 % Daily Value

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

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories280.5 kcal14%
Total Fat17.0 g22%
Saturated Fat3.0 g15%
Cholesterol15.0 mg5%
Sodium790.5 mg34% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate30.0 g11%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein6.0 g12%
Calcium19.5 mg2%
Iron1.8 mg10%

* 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

Original Macaroni Salad accounts for 14% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 51.5% of the calories.

Fat 51.5%
Carbs 40.4%
Fat 51.5% Carbs 40.4% Protein 8.1%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 280.5 calories in Original Macaroni Salad? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 21.2 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 48.4 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 30.7 min
HIIT 26.0 min
Walking: 19 minutes per mile 55.8 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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