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Mac and cheese Calories

Classic creamy pasta with cheese, high in energy and calcium

CALORIES

165kcal

GI

64medium

POTASSIUM

75mg

FIBER

1g

Mac and cheese Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

165

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

20.7g

· 51%

Protein

5.2g

· 13%

Fat

6.6g

· 36%

Fiber

1g

Mac and cheese Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

0.35µg · 15% DV

Vitamin A

110µg · 12% DV

B2

0.13mg · 10% DV

B5

0.4mg · 8% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

110mg · 16% DV

Calcium

140mg · 14% DV

Sodium

330mg · 14% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

Mac and cheese Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

64
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

13
Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is Mac and cheese Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Mac and cheese Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Mac and cheese Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Mac and cheese Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.3g

MONOUNSATURATED

2g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.5g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 9:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (9:1).

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Mac and cheese — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in mac and cheese?

Mac and cheese contains 165 calories per 100 g. It provides 5.2 g of protein, 20.7 g of carbohydrates, and 6.6 g of fat per 100 g.

Is mac and cheese suitable for a vegetarian diet?

Mac and cheese is compatible with vegetarian, omnivore, and flexitarian diets. It contains gluten and dairy, so it is not suitable for people avoiding these allergens.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.