Macaroni and Cheese, Frozen

Macaroni and Cheese, Frozen

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Macaroni and Cheese (Frozen) is a pre-cooked convenience meal consisting of elbow pasta and processed cheese sauce, designed for quick reheating. The frozen format often includes stabilizers and preservatives to maintain texture, resulting in higher sodium and saturated fat content compared to homemade versions. While providing a creamy, indulgent consistency when prepared, it typically lacks the fiber of whole-grain pasta dishes and may contain additives to enhance shelf stability.

Macro Impact

A 1 cup serving contains 298 calories, 11g protein, 35g carbs, and 13g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 cup (200 g)
Amount per serving
Calories298
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g
16%
Saturated Fat5g
26%
Trans Fat0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat3g
Monounsaturated Fat3g
Cholesterol20mg
7%
Sodium580mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate35g
13%
Dietary Fiber2g
8%
Total Sugars3g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein11g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium228mg
18%
Iron1mg
6%
Potassium190mg
4%

* 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
35 / 275 g
13%
Fiber
2 / 28 g
8%
Sugars
3 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
1 g
Insoluble Fiber
1 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
13 / 78 g
16%
Monounsaturated
3 / 31 g
9%
Polyunsaturated
3 / 23 g
12%
Saturated
5 / 23 g
22%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
20 / 300 g
7%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
6%
Omega 6
2 / 19 g
12%
Omega 9
3 g
Protein
Protein
11 / 80 g
14%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
9%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
35%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
32%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
16%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
17%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
35%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
34%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
38%
Valine
1 / 2 g
34%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
1 g
Alanine
1 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
2 g
Glycine
1 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
9%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
10%
Niacin, B3
2 / 15 mg
10%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
16%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
6%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
10%
Folate
14 / 400 mcg
4%
Vitamin A
94 / 800 mcg
12%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
3%
Vitamin K
10 / 105 mcg
10%
Minerals
Calcium
228 / 1k mg
23%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
11%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
9%
Magnesium
34 / 370 mg
9%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
21%
Phosphorous
238 / 700 mg
34%
Potassium
190 / 3k mg
6%
Selenium
37 / 55 mcg
67%
Sodium
580 / 2.3k mg
25%
Zinc
2 / 10 mg
17%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
139 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
17 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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