🧪 Nutrition Facts
- Calories 310.8
- Total Fat 14.0 g
- Saturated Fat 9.0 g
- Cholesterol 50.4 mg
- Sodium 1010.1 mg
- Potassium 0.0 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 30.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 1.1 g
- Sugars 6.0 g
- Protein 14.0 g
- Vitamin A 499.8 IU
- Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
- Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
- Vitamin C 1.3 mg
- Vitamin D 0.0 IU
- Vitamin E 0.0 mg
- Calcium 399.0 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
At 310.8 calories per serving (1 Serving (210.0g)), Mac and Cheese Creamy Cheese Sauce with Cavatappi Pasta is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (14.0g, 41.7% of calories), including 9.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 1010.1mg of sodium (44% 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
Cheese Sauce (milk [milk, Vitamin D3], Water, Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread [american Cheese {pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes}, Water, Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Skim Milk, Salt, Milkfat, Artificial Color], Mild Cheddar Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto {vegetable Color}], Modified Cornstarch, Less than 1% of the Following: Unsalted Butter [cream Natural Flavor], Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Salt, Cultured Dextrose [to Maintain Quality], Parmesan Cheese [pasteurized Part-Skim Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Citric Acid [added for Freshness], Mustard Flour, Paprika, Spice, Annatto Extract [color]); Cooked Enriched Cavatappi Pasta (water, Cavatappi Pasta [semolina [wheat], Egg White, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate {iron}, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid]).
🔬 Ingredient Analysis
Artificial Colours: Artificial Color
Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferrous Sulfate, Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3
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 Mac and Cheese Creamy Cheese Sauce with Cavatappi Pasta contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310.8 kcal | 15.5% |
| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 50.4 mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1010.1 mg | 44% ⚠️ |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 399.0 mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% |
* 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 and Cheese Creamy Cheese Sauce with Cavatappi Pasta 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 41.7% of the calories.
🏃 Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 310.8 calories in Mac and Cheese Creamy Cheese Sauce with Cavatappi Pasta? 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 | 53.6 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 34.0 min |
| HIIT | 28.8 min |
| Walking: 19 minutes per mile | 61.9 min |
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