🧪 Nutrition Facts
- Calories 311.1
- Total Fat 16.0 g
- Saturated Fat 7.0 g
- Cholesterol 30.6 mg
- Sodium 1229.1 mg
- Potassium 0.0 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 29.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
- Sugars 5.0 g
- Protein 12.0 g
- Vitamin A 749.7 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 198.9 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
📋 Nutrition Summary
At 311.1 calories per serving (1 Serving (255.0g)), Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (16.0g, 46.7% of calories), including 7.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 1229.1mg of sodium (53% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.
🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags
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 Enriched Macaroni (durum Wheat Semolina [enriched with Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Egg White), Whole Milk, Water, Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread (american Cheese [milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Skim Milk, Salt, Milkfat, Artificial Color), Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese (cheddar Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Butter [cream, Salt], Water, Whey, Natural Flavors, Nonfat Milk, Salt, Annatto Extract [color], Disodium Phosphate), Margarine (liquid and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Contains Less than 2% of Mono- and Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Vitamin a Palmitate), Modified Cornstarch, Salt, Parmesan Cheese (part-Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Annatto Extract Color, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Yellow Color (water, Propylene Glycol, Yellow 5, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate [preservative]), Oleoresin Paprika.
🔬 Ingredient Analysis
Artificial Preservatives: Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Artificial Colours: Yellow 5, Artificial Color
Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Mono- And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Propylene Glycol
Flavour Enhancers: Artificial Flavor
Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate
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 Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 311.1 kcal | 15.6% |
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30.6 mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1229.1 mg | 53% ⚠️ |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% |
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% |
| Calcium | 198.9 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% |
* 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
Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese accounts for 15.6% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 46.7% of the calories.
🏃 Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 311.1 calories in Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.
| Exercise | Minutes to Burn |
|---|---|
| Running: 10 minutes per mile | 23.5 min |
| Walking: 17 minutes per mile | 53.7 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 34.0 min |
| HIIT | 28.8 min |
| Spinning | 27.7 min |
Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.