Mac & Cheese Three Cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Mac & Cheese Three Cheese by Kraft scores 6/10 for Brain Health based on moderate sugar.
Mac & Cheese Three Cheese by Kraft provides 514 calories, 14.3g protein, 17.1g fat, and 0.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.8g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 14.3g 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 (1071mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 514 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Mac & Cheese Three Cheese by Kraft is calorie-dense at 514 kcal per 100g — 33% above the pasta category average of 385. Sugar is a concern at 11.4g per 100g (244% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 514 kcal per 100g (category avg: 385)
- •Protein: 14.3g per 100g (category avg: 11.1g)
- •Sugars: 11.4g per 100g (category avg: 3.3g)
- •Fiber: 1.4g per 100g (category avg: 4.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 5.7g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1071mg 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
- ⚠Saturated fat at 5.7g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 1071mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2143mg — roughly 93% 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 Three 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 (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, SKIM MILK, MILK, SALT, MILKFAT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, 2% BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM, CITRIC ACID, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES, WITH PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, ANNATTO (ADDED FOR COLOR)).