macaroni cheese

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macaroni cheese

asda · 400g

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Nutri-ScoreAverage nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
148
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Moderate fatModerate saturated fatLow sugarModerate salt
Barcode
05117857
Category
Pasta dishes
Serving size
400g
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

macaroni cheese (asda) is a product in the category “Pasta dishes”. It provides 148 kcal (621 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 400g contains about 592 kcal, or 30% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. It contains 36% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 30% less salt than the median product in its category. No E-number additives were identified in its ingredient list. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (400g)
Energy 621 kJ / 148 kcal 7% 2,484 kJ / 592 kcal
Fat 6 g 9% 24 g
Saturated fat 2.2 g 11% 8.7 g
Carbohydrates 18 g 7% 72 g
Sugars 2.1 g 2% 8.4 g
Added sugars 0 g 0 g
Fibre 1.5 g 6% 6.1 g
Protein 4.8 g 10% 19 g
Salt 0.58 g 10% 2.3 g
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0.06 %

*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 -1%
This product: 148.1 kcal Category median: 150 kcal
Sugars 0%
This product: 2.1 g Category median: 2.1 g
Fat +20%
This product: 6 g Category median: 5 g
Saturated fat +36%
This product: 2.2 g Category median: 1.6 g
Salt -30%
This product: 0.6 g Category median: 0.8 g
Protein -23%
This product: 4.8 g Category median: 6.2 g
Fibre -5%
This product: 1.5 g Category median: 1.6 g

Ingredients

Water, Cooked Macaroni Pasta (34%) [Water, Durum Wheat Semolina], Mild Cheddar Cheese (Milk) (8%), Whey (Milk), Sunflower Oil, Wheat Flour, Modified Maize Starch, Skimmed Milk Powder, Salt, Garlic, Black Pepper.

Allergens

GlutenMilk

May contain traces of

Tree nuts

Additives

No E-number additives were identified in the ingredient list.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in macaroni cheese?

macaroni cheese contains 148 kcal per 100 g, which is about 592 kcal per serving of 400g.

Is macaroni cheese vegan?

No. The ingredient list of macaroni cheese contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does macaroni cheese contain palm oil?

No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of macaroni cheese.

Which additives does macaroni cheese contain?

No E-number additives were identified in the ingredient list of macaroni cheese.

Which allergens are in macaroni cheese?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of macaroni cheese lists these allergens: Gluten and Milk. Always check the package.

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