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Macaroni and Cheese Calories

Classic creamy macaroni with cheese, high in carbs and calcium

CALORIES

165kcal

64medium

POTASSIUM

85mg

FIBER

1.2g

Macaroni and Cheese Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

165

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

22.5g

· 53%

Protein

6.2g

· 15%

Fat

6.1g

· 32%

Fiber

1.2g

Macaroni and Cheese Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

0.32µg · 13% DV

Vitamin A

90µg · 10% DV

0.13mg · 10% DV

0.35mg · 7% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

110mg · 16% DV

Calcium

145mg · 14% DV

Sodium

330mg · 14% DV

Selenium

6.2µg · 11% DV

Macaroni and Cheese Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Medium

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

Is Macaroni 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 Macaroni 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 Macaroni 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

Macaroni and Cheese Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.1g

MONOUNSATURATED

1.7g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.4g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).

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Macaroni and Cheese — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in macaroni and cheese?

Macaroni and cheese contains 165 calories per 100 g. It provides 6.2 g of protein, 22.5 g of carbohydrates, and 6.1 g of fat per 100 g.

Is macaroni and cheese high glycemic?

Macaroni and cheese has a glycemic index of 64, which is in the medium range. It contains 22.5 g of carbohydrates and 1.2 g of fiber per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.