Calories in Southwest Macaroni Salad

At 309.4 calories per serving (1 Serving (140.0g)), Southwest Macaroni Salad is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (21.0g, 60.4% of calories), including 2.5g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 950.6mg of sodium (41% 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.

Cooked Enriched Elbow Macaroni (durum Wheat Semolina, Ferrous Sulfate [iron], Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Non-Fat Milk (non-Fat Milk, Vitamin a Palmitate, Vitamin D3), Mayonnaise (soybean Oil, Corn Syrup, Water, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Contains Less than 2% of: Salt, Spice, Citric Acid, Calcium Disodium Edta Added to Protect Flavor), Fire Grilled Corn, Black Beans (black Beans, Water, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Ferrous Gluconate), Shredded Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [natural Vegetable Color], Cellulose Powder Added to Prevent Caking), Buttermilk (cultured Skim Milk, Nonfat Dry Milk, Cream, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Mono and Diglycerides, Carrageenan, Locust Bean Gum, Natural Flavor, Vitamin a Palmitate and Vitamin D3), Red Bell Pepper, Roasted Red Pepper (red Peppers, Water, Salt, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride), Yellow Onion, Green Onion, Evaporated Salt, Lime Juice, Cilantro, Water, Spices, Chili Peppers (pepper, Dehydrated Capsicum, Ethoxyquin [color], Silicon Dioxide [anticaking Agent]), Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate Added to Protect Flavor, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Xanthan Gum.

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 Southwest Macaroni Salad 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.

Southwest Macaroni Salad accounts for 15.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 60.4% of the calories.

How long would it take to burn off the 309.4 calories in Southwest Macaroni Salad? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

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Chick-fil-A is unusual among fast food chains in that its salads are a genuine nutritional competitor to its sandwiches — not an afterthought or a compromise. Understanding how the two categories compare helps you make a smarter order depending on your goals.The Chick-fil-A Sandwich Lineup: CaloriesThe core Chick-fil-A sandwich options and their calorie counts:Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich — 440 calories, 28g proteinSpicy Chicken Sandwich — 450 calories, 28g proteinGrilled Chicken Sandwich — 320 calories, 29g proteinGrilled Chicken Club Sandwich — 520 calories, 38g proteinPretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich — 600 calories, 36g proteinThe Chick-fil-A Salad Lineup: CaloriesThe salad options with recommended dressing:Market Salad (grilled, light Italian) — ~370 calories, 30g proteinSpicy Southwest Salad (grilled, chili lime vinaigrette) — ~450 calories, 33g proteinCobb Salad (grilled, half avocado lime ranch) — ~660 calories, 40g proteinGrilled Chicken Cool Wrap — 350 calories, 42g proteinThe Verdict: Which Is the Smarter Order?For the lowest calorie option: the Grilled Chicken Sandwich at 320 calories and the Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap at 350 calories are very close.