Calories in Chef Boyardee Macaroni and Cheese

📏 Serving Size: 1 can (425g) (232.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 190.2
  • Total Fat 6.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol 9.3 mg
  • Sodium 870.0 mg
  • Potassium 99.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 28.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.9 g
  • Sugars 2.0 g
  • Protein 6.0 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 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 190.2 calories per serving (1 can (425g) (232.0g)), Chef Boyardee Macaroni and Cheese 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 (58.9% of calories). One thing to note: a single serving contains 870.0mg of sodium (38% 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 (durum Wheat Semolina, Wheat Protein Isolate [wheat Gluten, Phosphate, Lactic Acid], Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate [vitamin B1], Riboflavin [vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Less than 2% of: Cream, Modified Corn Starch, Cheese Flavor (whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Powder, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Cheddar Cheese [milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Salt, Disodium Phosphate), Margarine (vegetable Oil Blend [soybean and Palm Oil], Water, Less than 2% of: Salt, Mono- and Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid [for Freshness], Natural Flavor, Vitamin a Palmitate, Vitamin D), Salt, Nonfat Milk,sodium Caseinate,turmeric and Paprika (colors). Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Mono- And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Modified Corn Starch

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, 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 Chef Boyardee Macaroni and Cheese contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories190.2 kcal9.5%
Total Fat6.0 g8%
Saturated Fat3.0 g15%
Cholesterol9.3 mg3%
Sodium870.0 mg38% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate28.0 g10%
Dietary Fiber0.9 g3%
Protein6.0 g12%
Calcium39.4 mg3%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium99.8 mg2%

* 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 Macaroni and Cheese accounts for 9.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 58.9% of the calories.

Fat 28.4%
Carbs 58.9%
Fat 28.4% Carbs 58.9% Protein 12.6%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 190.2 calories in Chef Boyardee Macaroni and Cheese? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 14.4 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 32.8 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 20.8 min
HIIT 17.6 min
Kayaking 27.8 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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