Mac and Cheese Bites

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Mac and Cheese Bites

Trader Joe's · 10 oz

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Nutri-ScoreAverage nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
224
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Moderate fatModerate saturated fatLow sugarModerate salt
Barcode
00652933
Category
Pasta dishes
Serving size
3 pieces (85 g)
Sold in
United States

At a glance

Mac and Cheese Bites (Trader Joe's) is a product in the category “Pasta dishes”. It provides 224 kcal (974 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 3 pieces (85 g) contains about 190 kcal, or 10% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 100% less sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 194% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. Its salt content is close to the median of its category. Its ingredient list contains 3 additives: E160b - Annatto, E410 - Locust bean gum, and E412 - Guar gum. It is sold in United States.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (3 pieces (85 g))
Energy 974 kJ / 224 kcal 11% 828 kJ / 190 kcal
Fat 12 g 17% 10 g
Saturated fat 4.7 g 24% 4 g
Trans fat 0 g 0 g
Carbohydrates 22 g 9% 19 g
Sugars 0 g 0% 0 g
Added sugars 0 g 0 g
Fibre 2.4 g 9% 2 g
Protein 8.2 g 16% 7 g
Salt 0.82 g 14% 0.7 g
Cholesterol 29 mg 25 mg
Vitamin D 0 µg 0 µg
Calcium 118 mg 100 mg
Iron 0.94 mg 0.8 mg
Potassium 106 mg 90 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes < 0.01 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 553 products in the category “Pasta dishes”.

Energy +49%
This product: 223.5 kcal Category median: 150 kcal
Sugars -100%
This product: 0 g Category median: 2.1 g
Fat +135%
This product: 11.8 g Category median: 5 g
Saturated fat +194%
This product: 4.7 g Category median: 1.6 g
Salt 0%
This product: 0.8 g Category median: 0.8 g
Protein +33%
This product: 8.2 g Category median: 6.2 g
Fibre +47%
This product: 2.4 g Category median: 1.6 g

Ingredients

Cooked Elbow Macaroni (Water, Enriched Durum trition Facts Wheat Flour [Semolina, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)), Milk (Whole Milk, Vitamin D3), Four Cheese Blend (Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme, Annatto (Color}], Gouda Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme, Annatto {Color}], Havarti Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme], Swiss Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme]), Breadcrumbs (Wheat Flour, Sugar, Yeast, Salt), Cornstarch, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Barley Malt), Egg, Water, Onion, Pepper Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Jalapeño Peppers, Salt, Microbial Enzyme), Heavy Cream, Pecorino Romano Cheese Blend (Pecorino Romano Cheese [Pasteurized 12% Sheep's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme], Hard Grating Cheese [Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Microbial Enzyme], Cheese Whey Solids, Cornstarch), Unsalted Butter, Cream Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk And Cream, Salt, Stabilizers [Guar Gum, Carob Bean Gum]), Salt, Garlic, Cayenne Pepper Sauce (Aged Cayenne Red Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Garlic Powder), Paprika, Garlic Powder, Nutmeg.

Allergens

EggsGlutenMilk

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mac and Cheese Bites?

Mac and Cheese Bites contains 224 kcal per 100 g, which is about 190 kcal per serving of 3 pieces (85 g).

Is Mac and Cheese Bites vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Mac and Cheese Bites contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Mac and Cheese Bites contain palm oil?

No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of Mac and Cheese Bites.

Which additives does Mac and Cheese Bites contain?

Mac and Cheese Bites contains E160b - Annatto, E410 - Locust bean gum, and E412 - Guar gum.

Which allergens are in Mac and Cheese Bites?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Mac and Cheese Bites lists these allergens: Eggs, Gluten, and Milk. Always check the package.

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