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Macaroni and cheese

Pasta surrendering to a cheese sauce; the box version plays by different rules.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g164 kcal 6.7 g23.1 g 1.2 g5.0 g
Per 100 kcal— 4.1 g14.1 g 0.7 g3.0 g
One cup · 200 g328 kcal13.4 g46.2 g2.4 g10.0 g

Where the calories come from

protein 16%carbs 56%fat 27%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars1.6 g
Saturated fat1.6 g
Sodium460 mg · 20% DV
Potassium80 mg · 2% DV
Calcium85 mg · 7% DV
Iron1 mg · 6% DV
Magnesium15 mg · 4% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)22 mcg · 2% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.5 mg · 4% DV
Vitamin B60.03 mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus234 mg · 19% DV
Copper0.07 mg · 8% DV
Potassium : sodium0.2 : 1
Protein13 g · 27% DVFiber2.4 g · 9% DVPotassium160 mg · 3% DVCalcium170 mg · 13% DVIron2.3 mg · 13% DVMagnesium30 mg · 7% DVSodium920 mg · 40% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 169770 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

449 gfor 30 g protein
737 kcalthose grams cost
1.2 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsMacaroni and cheese
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliMacaroni and cheese
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastMacaroni and cheese

Rank within prepared & fast foods

Grilled chicken salad15.2 gFried chicken9.6 gGrilled chicken wrap8.3 gProtein bar7.4 gScrambled eggs6.7 gDouble cheeseburger6.1 gCheeseburger5.6 gLasagna with meat5.4 gBeef taco5.3 gChicken nuggets5.2 gChicken nuggets5.0 gMacaroni and cheese4.1 g#17 of 56 in Prepared & fast foods · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Macaroni and cheese1.2 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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