Calories in Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese has about 328 calories per 1 bowl (200 g), with 13 g protein, 34 g carbs and 16 g fat. Per 100 g it has 164 kcal.

328kcal
Calories · 1 bowl (200 g)
13g
Protein · 1 bowl (200 g)
34g
Carbs · 1 bowl (200 g)
16g
Fat · 1 bowl (200 g)
Carbs 41%Protein 16%Fat 43%share of calories

Mac and Cheese calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 bowl (200 g)328 kcal13 g34 g16 g
100 g164 kcal6.5 g17 g8 g

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Mac and Cheese nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 bowl (200 g)
Calories164 kcal328 kcal
Protein6.5 g13 g
Carbohydrates17 g34 g
Fat8 g16 g
Fibre0.8 g1.6 g
Sugar2.5 g5 g
Sodium400 mg800 mg
Calcium150 mg300 mg
Iron0.7 mg1.4 mg
Potassium90 mg180 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Mac and Cheese healthy?

  • ●Mac and Cheese is moderately calorie-dense at 164 kcal per 100 g. About 41% of its calories come from carbs, 16% from protein and 43% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Pair it with a protein source and vegetables so the meal keeps you full.

To burn it off: 1 bowl (200 g) (328 kcal) takes about 66 min of brisk walking or 30 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Mac and Cheese: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Mac and Cheese?

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One serving of Mac and Cheese, 1 bowl (200 g), has roughly 328 calories, with 13 g protein, 34 g carbohydrates, 16 g fat and 1.6 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Mac and Cheese?

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100 g of Mac and Cheese has 164 kcal, with 6.5 g protein, 17 g carbs, 8 g fat, 0.8 g fibre and 2.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Mac and Cheese?

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Mac and Cheese has 6.5 g protein per 100 g (13 g in 1 bowl (200 g)). Protein provides about 16% of its calories.

Is Mac and Cheese good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 164 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Mac and Cheese?

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Burning roughly 328 kcal takes about 66 minutes of brisk walking or 30 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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