Calories in Mac & Cheese

With 249.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (142.0g)), Mac & Cheese is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (12.0g, 42.8% of calories), including 8.0g of saturated fat. It provides a noteworthy 215.8mg of calcium (17% DV), contributing to bone and dental health.

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

Mac and Cheese Sauce (milk, American Cheese [cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt Enzymes, Water, Milkfat, Sodium Phosphate, Salt and Annatto], Cheddar Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto, Cellulose (anti Caking)], Flour [wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour], Butter [cream, Natural Flavoring], Salt), Macaroni Pasta (water, Enriched Durum Semolina [durum Semolina Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, 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.

The following shows how one serving of Mac & Cheese 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.

Mac & Cheese accounts for 12.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 42.8% of the calories.

How long would it take to burn off the 249.9 calories in Mac & Cheese? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

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The market for milk alternatives has grown dramatically over the past decade. Walk into any supermarket and you will find shelves full of oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, rice milk, hemp milk, and more — each with its own nutritional profile, environmental footprint, and set of best uses.