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Spicy Macaroni and Cheese, Frozen

Spicy Macaroni and Cheese, Frozen

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Spicy Macaroni and Cheese, Frozen is a heat-and-eat prepared meal featuring elbow pasta in a creamy cheese sauce enhanced with chili peppers or hot spices. This frozen version retains its tender pasta texture and rich dairy base when reheated, offering quick preparation via microwave or oven, but typically contains higher sodium and saturated fat compared to homemade versions. The dish’s heat level—often derived from ingredients like jalapeños, cayenne, or chipotle—distinguishes it from traditional macaroni and cheese while maintaining its core comfort-food appeal.

Macro Impact

A 1 cup serving contains 484 calories, 15g protein, 66g carbs, and 18g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 cup (220 g)
Amount per serving
Calories484
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18g
23%
Saturated Fat9g
44%
Trans Fat0.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat2g
Monounsaturated Fat6g
Cholesterol66mg
22%
Sodium1760mg
77%
Total Carbohydrate66g
24%
Dietary Fiber4g
16%
Total Sugars6g
Includes Added Sugars1g
2%
Protein15g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium330mg
25%
Iron3mg
18%
Potassium440mg
9%

* 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
66 / 275 g
24%
Fiber
4 / 28 g
16%
Sugars
6 g
Added Sugars
1 / 50 g
2%
Soluble Fiber
1 g
Insoluble Fiber
3 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
18 / 78 g
23%
Monounsaturated
6 / 31 g
18%
Polyunsaturated
2 / 23 g
9%
Saturated
9 / 23 g
38%
Trans
1 g
Cholesterol
66 / 300 g
22%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
5%
Omega 6
2 / 19 g
8%
Omega 9
6 g
Protein
Protein
15 / 80 g
19%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
14%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
42%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
43%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
55%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
37%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
33%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
37%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
69%
Valine
1 / 2 g
43%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
1 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
2 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
19%
Riboflavin, B2
1 / 1 mg
55%
Niacin, B3
2 / 15 mg
10%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
13%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
17%
Biotin, B7
4 / 30 mcg
15%
Cobalamin, B12
2 / 2 mcg
64%
Folate
33 / 400 mcg
8%
Vitamin A
550 / 800 mcg
69%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
3%
Vitamin K
2 / 105 mcg
2%
Minerals
Calcium
330 / 1k mg
33%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
24%
Iron
3 / 13 mg
25%
Magnesium
26 / 370 mg
7%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
21%
Phosphorous
330 / 700 mg
47%
Potassium
440 / 3k mg
15%
Selenium
22 / 55 mcg
40%
Sodium
1.8k / 2.3k mg
77%
Zinc
2 / 10 mg
23%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
33 / 150 mcg
22%
Chlorine
220 / 2.3k mg
10%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
132 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
44 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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