Calories in Lean Cuisine, Favorites Macaroni & Cheese

📏 Serving Size: 1 PACKAGE (283.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 300.0
  • Total Fat 6.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.0 g
  • Cholesterol 19.8 mg
  • Sodium 560.3 mg
  • Potassium 509.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 48.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 5.0 g
  • Protein 13.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • 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 249.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.4 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 300.0 calories per serving (1 PACKAGE (283.0g)), Lean Cuisine, Favorites Macaroni & Cheese is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 48.0g per serving (64.4% of calories). It provides a noteworthy 249.0mg of calcium (19% DV), contributing to bone and dental health.

📝 Ingredients

Cheese Sauce: Skim Milk, Water, Cheddar Club Cheese (cheddar Cheese [cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Salt, Annatto Color), Cheddar Cheese (milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Modified Food Starch, Salt, Cream, Butter (cream, Salt), Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavor, Calcium Lactate, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Enzymes, Annatto Color. Cooked Pasta: Water, Semolina, Wheat Gluten.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum, Modified Food Starch

Flavour Enhancers: Yeast Extract, Autolyzed Yeast, Autolyzed Yeast Extract

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.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Lean Cuisine, Favorites Macaroni & Cheese contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories300.0 kcal15%
Total Fat6.0 g8%
Saturated Fat4.0 g20%
Cholesterol19.8 mg7%
Sodium560.3 mg24%
Total Carbohydrate48.0 g17%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein13.0 g26%
Calcium249.0 mg19%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Potassium509.4 mg11%

* 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

Lean Cuisine, Favorites Macaroni & Cheese accounts for 15% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 64.4% of the calories.

Fat 18.1%
Carbs 64.4%
Protein 17.4%
Fat 18.1% Carbs 64.4% Protein 17.4%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 300.0 calories in Lean Cuisine, Favorites Macaroni & Cheese? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 22.7 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 51.8 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 32.8 min
HIIT 27.8 min
Trampoline (Jumping) 77.4 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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