Original macaroni & cheese dinner, original macaroni & cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Original macaroni & cheese dinner, original macaroni & cheese by Big Y scores 6/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Original macaroni & cheese dinner, original macaroni & cheese by Big Y provides 357 calories, 11.4g protein, 2.1g fat, and 71.4g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 3.2g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 11.4g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (814mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
Deep Analysis
Original macaroni & cheese dinner, original macaroni & cheese by Big Y sits near the middle of the pasta category with 357 kcal per 100g (category avg: 385). Sugar is a concern at 12.9g per 100g (287% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 357 kcal per 100g (category avg: 385)
- •Protein: 11.4g per 100g (category avg: 11.1g)
- •Sugars: 12.9g per 100g (category avg: 3.3g)
- •Fiber: 1.4g per 100g (category avg: 4.1g)
- •Sodium: 814mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 814mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1628mg — roughly 71% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Original macaroni & cheese dinner, original macaroni & cheese doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the pasta category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Enriched macaroni product: enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheddar cheese sauce: [dairy product solids, salt, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), modified corn starch, whey, contains 2% or less of each of the following: beet juice added for color, annatto extract added for color, beta carotene added for color, turmeric oleoresin added for color, citric acid, disodium phosphate, lactic acid].