🧪 Nutrition Facts
- Calories 277.0
- Total Fat 5.0 g
- Saturated Fat 2.5 g
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg
- Sodium 879.8 mg
- Potassium 0.0 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 50.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
- Sugars 3.0 g
- Protein 8.0 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 40.3 mg
- Copper 0.0 mg
- Folate 0.0 µg
- Iron 1.8 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
With 277.0 calories per serving (0.5 CUP DRY 1 CUP PREPARED (72.0g)), Macaroni & Cheese Mix, Macaroni & Cheese is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 50.0g per serving (72.2% of calories). One thing to note: a single serving contains 879.8mg of sodium (38% 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 Pasta (wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Corn Syrup Solids, Palm Oil, Whey (from Milk), Salt, Maltodextrin, Sodium Caseinate (milk Protein), Modified Corn Starch, Whey Protein Concentrate (from Milk), Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Yeast Extract, Mono and Diglycerides, Butter Oil, Soybean Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Alginate, Carrageenan, Lactic Acid, Calcium Lactate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Annatto and Paprika (color).
🔬 Ingredient Analysis
Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Carrageenan, Mono And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Modified Corn Starch, Sodium Alginate
Flavour Enhancers: Yeast Extract, Natural And Artificial Flavors
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 & Cheese Mix, Macaroni & Cheese contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 277.0 kcal | 13.8% |
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% |
| Sodium | 879.8 mg | 38% ⚠️ |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.0 g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% |
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% |
| Calcium | 40.3 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% |
* 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 & Cheese Mix, Macaroni & Cheese accounts for 13.8% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 72.2% of the calories.
🏃 Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 277.0 calories in Macaroni & Cheese Mix, 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 | 20.9 min |
| Walking: 17 minutes per mile | 47.8 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 30.3 min |
| HIIT | 25.7 min |
| Deadlift | 34.2 min |
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