macaroni & cheese sauce mix
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
macaroni & cheese sauce mix by Kraft scores 7/10 for Brain Health based on brain-healthy ingredients: turmeric.
macaroni & cheese sauce mix by Kraft provides 379 calories, 12.1g protein, 6.0g fat, and 69.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 3.2g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Brain Health, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 12.1g 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 (845mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Contains 7 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
macaroni & cheese sauce mix by Kraft sits near the middle of the pasta category with 379 kcal per 100g (category avg: 385). Sugar is a concern at 8.6g per 100g (159% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 379 kcal per 100g (category avg: 385)
- •Protein: 12.1g per 100g (category avg: 11.1g)
- •Sugars: 8.6g per 100g (category avg: 3.3g)
- •Fiber: 1.7g per 100g (category avg: 4.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 3.4g per 100g
- •Sodium: 845mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 845mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1690mg — roughly 73% 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 sauce mix 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, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN MIAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MILK, MILKFAI, PALM OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRAIE, MALI ODEXTRIN, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CALCIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, DRIED BUTTERMILK, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, GUAR GUM, CHEESE CULTURE, WITH PAPRIKA, TURMERIC, AND ANNATTO ADDED FOR COLOR, SILICON DIOXIDE, ENZYMES, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES