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High-Protein Macaroni and Cheese, Frozen

High-Protein Macaroni and Cheese, Frozen

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High-protein macaroni and cheese is a frozen prepared meal that combines traditional pasta and cheese sauce with added protein sources like legumes, dairy proteins, or plant-based alternatives. This version typically offers 15-25 grams of protein per serving—double or triple standard recipes—while maintaining a creamy texture through specialized freezing processes. The dish is designed for quick reheating (microwave or oven) and caters to fitness-focused diets or protein supplementation needs without requiring cooking from scratch.

Macro Impact

A 1 cup serving contains 450 calories, 35g protein, 50g carbs, and 13g fat.

Calorie Burn

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 cup (250 g)
Amount per serving
Calories450
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g
16%
Saturated Fat6g
31%
Trans Fat0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat1g
Monounsaturated Fat4g
Cholesterol50mg
17%
Sodium875mg
38%
Total Carbohydrate50g
18%
Dietary Fiber5g
18%
Total Sugars8g
Includes Added Sugars1g
3%
Protein35g
Vitamin D3mcg
13%
Calcium375mg
29%
Iron3mg
14%
Potassium375mg
8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
50 / 275 g
18%
Fiber
5 / 28 g
18%
Sugars
8 g
Added Sugars
1 / 50 g
3%
Soluble Fiber
2 g
Insoluble Fiber
3 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
13 / 78 g
16%
Monounsaturated
4 / 31 g
12%
Polyunsaturated
1 / 23 g
5%
Saturated
6 / 23 g
27%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
50 / 300 g
17%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
5%
Omega 6
1 / 19 g
4%
Omega 9
3 g
Protein
Protein
35 / 80 g
44%
Amino Acids
Histidine
1 / 3 g
32%
Isoleucine
2 / 2 g
142%
Leucine
4 / 3 g
121%
Lysine
4 / 2 g
147%
Methionine
1 / 1 g
84%
Phenylalanine
2 / 2 g
101%
Threonine
2 / 1 g
168%
Tryptophan
1 / 0 g
157%
Valine
3 / 2 g
121%
Arginine
2 g
Cysteine
1 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
2 g
Alanine
2 g
Aspartic Acid
5 g
Glutamic Acid
8 g
Glycine
2 g
Proline
3 g
Serine
2 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
22%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
31%
Niacin, B3
3 / 15 mg
17%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
15%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
19%
Biotin, B7
5 / 30 mcg
17%
Cobalamin, B12
2 / 2 mcg
73%
Folate
100 / 400 mcg
25%
Vitamin A
150 / 800 mcg
19%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
3 / 15 mcg
17%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
8%
Vitamin K
5 / 105 mcg
5%
Minerals
Calcium
375 / 1k mg
38%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
28%
Iron
3 / 13 mg
19%
Magnesium
50 / 370 mg
14%
Manganese
1 / 2 mg
24%
Phosphorous
300 / 700 mg
43%
Potassium
375 / 3k mg
13%
Selenium
38 / 55 mcg
68%
Sodium
875 / 2.3k mg
38%
Zinc
3 / 10 mg
26%
Chromium
5 / 30 mcg
17%
Molybdenum
13 / 45 mcg
28%
Iodine
25 / 150 mcg
17%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
138 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
38 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Macaroni and cheese, frozen entree. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 173342.
  2. 2.Macaroni and cheese, frozen. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 502293.

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