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Mac and cheese Calories

Pasta with cheese-based sauce

CALORIES

164kcal

GI

52medium

POTASSIUM

92mg

FIBER

1g

Mac and cheese Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

164

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

19.8g

· 49%

Protein

6.7g

· 16%

Fat

6.3g

· 35%

Fiber

1g

Mac and cheese Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

0.28µg · 12% DV

B2

0.12mg · 9% DV

Biotin

2.1µg · 7% DV

Vitamin A

58µg · 6% DV

Minerals

Selenium

10.5µg · 19% DV

Phosphorus

132mg · 19% DV

Sodium

320mg · 14% DV

Calcium

118mg · 12% DV

Mac and cheese Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

52
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

10
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

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Mac and cheese Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.1g

MONOUNSATURATED

1.7g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.7g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 15.5:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (15.5:1).

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Mac and cheese — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in mac and cheese?

Mac and cheese contains 164 calories per 100 g. It provides 6.7 g of protein, 19.8 g of carbohydrates, and 6.3 g of fat per 100 g.

Is mac and cheese suitable for vegetarians?

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

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.