Calories in Chef Boyardee, Mac & Cheese Pasta in Cheese Sauce

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (232.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 211.1
  • Total Fat 8.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.5 g
  • Cholesterol 9.3 mg
  • Sodium 749.4 mg
  • Potassium 169.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 28.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3.0 g
  • Sugars 4.0 g
  • Protein 7.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 199.5 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 39.4 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 150.8 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.3 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 211.1 calories per serving (1 Serving (232.0g)), Chef Boyardee, Mac & Cheese Pasta in Cheese Sauce is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 28.0g per serving (52.8% of calories), with a good 3.0g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 749.4mg of sodium (33% 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

Water, Enriched Pasta (semolina Wheat Flour, Wheat Protein Isolate (wheat Gluten, Phosphate, Lactic Acid), Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate [vitamin B1], Riboflavin [vitamin B2] and Folic Acid), Cheese Powder (whey, Cheese [granular and Blue (pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)], Sunflower Oil, Maltodextrin, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid), Less than 2% of: Cream, Margarine (liquid Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Water, Salt, Vegetable Monoglycerides and Soy Lecithin [emulsifier], Nonfat Dry Milk, Cultured Nonfat Dry Milk, Vitamin a Palmitate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Colored with Beta Carotene), Modified Corn Starch, Nonfat Milk, Sodium Polyphosphate, Salt, Sodium Caseinate, Sodium Phosphate, Turmeric and Paprika (color).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Monoglycerides, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Modified Corn Starch

Flavour Enhancers: Natural And Artificial Flavors

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta Carotene

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 Chef Boyardee, Mac & Cheese Pasta in Cheese Sauce contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories211.1 kcal10.6%
Total Fat8.0 g10%
Saturated Fat3.5 g18%
Cholesterol9.3 mg3%
Sodium749.4 mg33% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate28.0 g10%
Dietary Fiber3.0 g11%
Protein7.0 g14%
Calcium39.4 mg3%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium169.4 mg4%

* 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

Chef Boyardee, Mac & Cheese Pasta in Cheese Sauce accounts for 10.6% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 52.8% of the calories.

Fat 34%
Carbs 52.8%
Fat 34% Carbs 52.8% Protein 13.2%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 211.1 calories in Chef Boyardee, Mac & Cheese Pasta in Cheese Sauce? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 16.0 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 36.4 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 23.1 min
HIIT 19.6 min
House Cleaning 57.1 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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