🧪 Nutrition Facts
- Calories 319.8
- Total Fat 10.0 g
- Saturated Fat 3.5 g
- Cholesterol 19.8 mg
- Sodium 819.7 mg
- Potassium 170.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 44.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
- Sugars 3.0 g
- Protein 12.0 g
- 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 150.5 mg
- Copper 0.0 mg
- Folate 0.0 µg
- Iron 2.7 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
📋 Nutrition Summary
At 319.8 calories per serving (3.5 ONZ (99.0g)), Macaroni with Cheese Sauce is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 44.0g per serving (56.1% of calories). One thing to note: a single serving contains 819.7mg of sodium (36% 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
Enriched Macaroni Product: (wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid). Cheddar Cheese Sauce: (milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Whey, Canola Oil, Sodium Phosphate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Skim Milk, Salt, Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Sodium Alginate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid (preservative), with Oleoresin Paprika and Apocarotenal Added for Color.
🔬 Ingredient Analysis
Artificial Preservatives: Sorbic Acid
Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Sodium Alginate
Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Niacin, 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.
📊 % Daily Value
The following shows how one serving of Macaroni with Cheese Sauce contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 319.8 kcal | 16% |
| Total Fat | 10.0 g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 19.8 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 819.7 mg | 36% ⚠️ |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.0 g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% |
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% |
| Calcium | 150.5 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 170.3 mg | 4% |
* 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
Macaroni with Cheese Sauce accounts for 16% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 56.1% of the calories.
🏃 Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 319.8 calories in Macaroni with 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 | 24.2 min |
| Walking: 17 minutes per mile | 55.2 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 35.0 min |
| HIIT | 29.6 min |
| House Cleaning | 86.4 min |
Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.
