Macaroni & Cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Macaroni & Cheese by Good Gather scores 8/10 for Energy based on complex carbs without sugar crash.
Macaroni & Cheese by Good Gather provides 300 calories, 14.0g protein, 14.0g fat, and 28.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 4.7g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Energy, Kids / Growing health goals.
- ✓Contains 14.0g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
Deep Analysis
Macaroni & Cheese by Good Gather sits near the middle of the cheese category with 300 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 300 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 14.0g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Fiber: 0.9g per 100g (category avg: 2.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 8.0g per 100g
- •Sodium: 800mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 8.0g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 800mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1600mg — roughly 70% 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 Macaroni & Cheese doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cheese category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
COOKED MACARONI, WHOLE MILK, WATER, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SPREAD, CHEDDAR CHEESE, BUTTER, PARMESAN CHEESE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE, SALT, ANNATTO EXTRACT, NISIN PREPARATION.