Mac & Cheese Spirals
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Mac & Cheese Spirals by Kraft scores 6/10 for Brain Health based on moderate sugar.
Mac & Cheese Spirals by Kraft provides 466 calories, 14.1g protein, 12.7g fat, and 0.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 3.0g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 14.1g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (917mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 466 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Mac & Cheese Spirals by Kraft sits near the middle of the pasta category with 466 kcal per 100g (category avg: 385). Sugar is a concern at 11.3g per 100g (239% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 466 kcal per 100g (category avg: 385)
- •Protein: 14.1g per 100g (category avg: 11.1g)
- •Sugars: 11.3g per 100g (category avg: 3.3g)
- •Fiber: 1.4g per 100g (category avg: 4.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 4.2g per 100g
- •Sodium: 917mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those who need quick energy or aren't calorie-restricted.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 917mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1834mg — roughly 80% 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 Mac & Cheese Spirals 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 PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, MILKFAT, SALT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, 2% TAPIOCA FLOUR, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, PAPRIKA (ADDED FOR COLOR), TURMERIC (ADDED FOR COLOR), ANNATTO (ADDED FOR COLOR), CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES).