Calories in Mac & Cheese with Gorgonzola Cheese

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (74.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 290.1
  • Total Fat 8.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol 10.4 mg
  • Sodium 709.7 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 44.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
  • Sugars 6.0 g
  • Protein 10.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 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 150.2 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.1 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 290.1 calories per serving (1 Serving (74.0g)), Mac & Cheese with Gorgonzola Cheese is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 44.0g per serving (61.1% of calories). One thing to note: a single serving contains 709.7mg of sodium (31% 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

Macaroni Durum Wheat Semolina, Process Cheese Food in Powder [cheddar Cheese, Gouda Cheese and Blue Cheese Blend (pasteurized Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes), Whey Powder, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate], Powdered Sunflower Oil Preparation (sunflower Oil, Glucose Syrup, Sodium Caseinate, Silicon Dioxide), Whey Powder, Potato Starch, Gorgonzola Cheese Powder (milk, Salt, Rennet, Cheese Cultures), Natural Flavor, Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Turmeric Powder.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Flavour Enhancers

Flavour Enhancers: Yeast Extract

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.

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📊 % Daily Value

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

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories290.1 kcal14.5%
Total Fat8.0 g10%
Saturated Fat3.0 g15%
Cholesterol10.4 mg3%
Sodium709.7 mg31% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate44.0 g16%
Dietary Fiber1.0 g4%
Protein10.0 g20%
Calcium150.2 mg12%
Iron1.1 mg6%

* 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 Gorgonzola Cheese accounts for 14.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 61.1% of the calories.

Fat 25%
Carbs 61.1%
Fat 25% Carbs 61.1% Protein 13.9%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 290.1 calories in Mac & Cheese with Gorgonzola Cheese? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 21.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 50.1 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 31.7 min
HIIT 26.9 min
Zumba 37.1 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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