Macaroni and cheese (box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared) nutrition facts
100 grams of macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared contain 334 calories, 13 g of protein, 47 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. It is an excellent source of selenium (67% DV), folate (54% DV), thiamin (B1) (44% DV) and phosphorus (31% DV). Most of its calories (56%) come from carbs. It is high in sodium, with 766 mg per 100 g.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Selenium67%
- Folate54%
- Thiamin (B1)44%
- Phosphorus31%
- Riboflavin (B2)29%
- Protein25%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.48 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.53 mg | 44% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.37 mg | 29% |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 7% |
| Folate | 217 µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 µg | 16% |
| Choline | 24.7 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.07 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 197 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 391 mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.47 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 37 µg | 67% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 1.18 g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.07 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.96 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 26.9 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other meals, entrees, and side dishes
| Per 100 g | Macaroni and cheese (box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 334 | 211 | +58% |
| Protein | 12.7 g | 7.96 g | +60% |
| Total carbohydrate | 46.7 g | 29.4 g | +59% |
| Total fat | 10.7 g | 6.83 g | +57% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 1.66 g | +9% |
| Total sugars | 6.43 g | 3.62 g | +78% |
| Sodium | 766 mg | 566 mg | +35% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169769. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.