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Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, prepared
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 13% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Niacin | 1.2 MG | 7% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 8% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.3 UG | 11% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 22 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.5 MG | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 85 MG | 7% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 MG | 7% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 15 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 234 MG | 19% | |
| Potassium, K | 80 MG | 2% | |
| Sodium, Na | 460 MG | 20% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.7 MG | 6% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 10% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of Sodium, Na (20% DV).
About Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, prepared
Prepared boxed macaroni and cheese, made with the included cheese sauce packet plus added butter and milk, becomes a mild, creamy pasta dish that skews toward comfort over nutrition. Starch from the macaroni dominates, with modest protein from the dairy-based sauce. Fat sits at a moderate level once the preparation fat is factored in, and fiber is low. Sodium tends to be the number worth watching in this category. It is honest food for what it is: quick, inexpensive, and reliably satisfying to a broad range of ages.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, prepared include Sodium, Na (20% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 164 calories per 100 grams, Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, prepared gets 16% of its calories from protein, 56% from carbohydrates, and 27% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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