Macaroni And Cheese
Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 32/100
How many beneficial nutrients Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
75% from carbs
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Carbs 75%69.2 g per serving
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Fat 8%3.4 g per serving
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Protein 16%15.0 g per serving
What Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.2 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | |
| Starch | 52.6 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.0 g | — |
| Lactose | 6.9 g | — |
| Maltose | 2.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.4 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 813.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 164.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 770.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 217.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 665.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 813.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15.0 g | |
| Histidine | 327.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 581.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,082.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 405.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 167.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 692.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 492.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 221.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 639.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 472.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 504.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 760.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 179.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 4,554.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 444.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,785.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 728.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 223.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 18.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 1.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.6 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 204.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.3 mg | |
| Choline | 36.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 114.0 mg | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | |
| Magnesium | 61.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 307.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 394.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 682.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.4 mg | |
| Copper | 0.8 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg | |
| Selenium | 47.5 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 7.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 3.5 g | — |
About Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked
Macaroni and cheese, affectionately known as mac and cheese, is a comforting casserole of cooked elbow macaroni bound in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, often based on cheddar. A beloved comfort food especially popular in the United States, it can be a quick stovetop dish, a boxed convenience mix, or a baked casserole with a golden, bubbling top. The classic sauce starts with a butter-and-flour roux enriched with milk and melted cheese, which coats every noodle.
Mac and cheese provides carbohydrates, protein, and calcium, though it also tends to be high in fat, sodium, and calories, making it a hearty indulgence. Endless variations dress it up with breadcrumbs, bacon, lobster, vegetables, or extra cheeses, and it is a favorite side dish at holidays and cookouts as well as a family-friendly main. A baked version develops an irresistible crisp, cheesy crust.
Choose good melting cheeses for the smoothest sauce, and refrigerate leftovers, reheating them gently with a splash of milk to bring back the creaminess.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked?
There are 367 calories in 100 g of Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked, or about 257 calories in 1 serving (makes about 1 cup prepared) (70 g).
How much protein is in Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked?
Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked contains 15.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked?
Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked has 69.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked?
Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked provides 3.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked a good source of?
Macaroni and cheese dinner with dry sauce mix, boxed, uncooked is an excellent source of Copper (94% DV), Thiamin (B1) (87% DV), Selenium (86% DV), Folate (B9) (51% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (48% DV) and Manganese (33% DV) and a good source of Iron, Magnesium, Zinc and Dietary Fiber (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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