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Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared

FDC ID: 169769

Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes

At a glance

Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared is a high-calorie food in the Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes category, providing 334 kcal per 100g. Each 100g supplies 12.7g of protein, 10.7g of fat, 46.7g of carbohydrates. It is an especially good source of pantothenic acid (2380% of the Daily Value), selenium (67% of the Daily Value), thiamin (44% of the Daily Value). All values are per 100g and based on USDA FoodData Central public-domain data.

Energy

334

kcal

Protein

12.7

g

Total Fat

10.7

g

Total Carbohydrate

46.7

g

Dietary Fiber

1.8

g

Nutrition profile of Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared

Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared provides about 334 kcal per 100g, a high energy density. Nutritionally it is a solid protein source.

Key nutrients and what they do

  • Selenium 67%is part of antioxidant enzymes that protect cells from oxidation
  • Thiamin 44%helps convert carbohydrates into energy and supports nerve function
  • Folate 34%supports cell division, DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation
  • Phosphorus 31%builds bones and teeth and supports energy storage and use

% daily value is per 100g against adult reference intakes.

Who it suits

  • people on carb-heavy diets or who tire easily
  • people who are pregnant or planning pregnancy
  • people focused on skin and mucosal condition
  • people building muscle or aiming to preserve muscle mass with age

Things to keep in mind

  • !Sodium is high — about 1.9g of salt equivalent per 100g. Watch portions if you are reducing salt.
  • !Energy density is high, so portion size matters for balance.

This overview is general information based on public nutrition data and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Disclaimer

Nutrition by Serving Size

NutrientPer 100g1 oz (28g)
Calories334 kcal95 kcal
Protein12.7 g3.6 g
Fat10.7 g3.0 g
Carbs46.7 g13.2 g
Fiber1.8 g0.5 g

Serving values are converted from the per-100g data (1 oz = 28.35g). Actual portion weights vary.

Daily Value Radar(% of FDA Daily Value)

Nutrient Rankings(top 15 by % Daily Value)

Full Nutrition Facts(per 100g)

NutrientAmount% Daily ValueNotes
Energy334 kcal
16.7%
Water26.88 g
Protein12.73 g
25.5%
Cholesterol3 mg
1.0%
Total Fat10.67 g
13.7%
Total Carbohydrate46.66 g
17.0%
Dietary Fiber1.80 g
6.4%
Sodium766 mg
33.3%
Potassium197 mg
4.2%
Calcium145 mg
11.2%
Magnesium34 mg
8.1%
Phosphorus391 mg
31.3%
Iron2.07 mg
11.5%
Zinc1.30 mg
11.8%
Copper0.16 mg
18.1%
Manganese0.47 mg
20.4%
Selenium37 μg
67.3%
Retinol5 μg
Vitamin A6 μgRAE
0.7%
Vitamin D0 μg
0.0%
Vitamin E1.48 mg
9.9%
Thiamin0.53 mg
43.8%
Riboflavin0.37 mg
28.6%
Niacin4.00 mg
25.0%
Vitamin B60.11 mg
6.6%
Vitamin B120.39 μg
16.3%
Folate134 μg
33.5%
Pantothenic Acid119 mg
2380.0%
Vitamin C5.80 mg
6.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared per 100g?

Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared has 334 kcal (calories) per 100g.

What are the macros in Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared?

Per 100g, Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared provides 12.7g protein, 10.7g fat, 46.7g carbohydrates.

What vitamins and minerals does Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared provide?

Per 100g, Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared is a notable source of Pantothenic Acid (about 2380% of the Daily Value), Selenium (about 67% of the Daily Value), Thiamin (about 44% of the Daily Value).

Is Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared high in sodium?

Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared contains 766mg of sodium per 100g. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300mg, so portion size matters if you are watching salt intake.

What is the source of this nutrition data for Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared?

These per-100g values come from USDA FoodData Central (public domain).

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Data Source

This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain).

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain)