Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Per 1 serving · 148 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein19g16% of calories
- Carbs32g26% of calories
- Fat31g58% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Cheddar Mac & Cheese (148 g) has 486 calories, with 19 g of protein, 32 g of carbohydrates and 31 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (58% of calories). It is high in protein (38% DV), Vitamin A (29% DV) and thiamine (31% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 23%, 91% and 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein38%
- Vitamin A29%
- Thiamine31%
- Riboflavin (B2)33%
- Folate (B9)27%
- Vitamin B1223%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Niacin18%
- Pantothenic acid10%
- Iron18%
- Copper16%
- Manganese17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium23%
- Saturated fat91%
- Cholesterol31%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅜ cup elbow shaped Macaroni
½ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
⅛ cup Almond milk
¹⁄₁₆ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream
½ tbsp Butter- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Cook the macaroni according to the package directions until al dente.
- 2
In a nonstick saucepan, melt the cheddar cheese, almond milk, heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper over low heat. Whisk until smooth, ensuring the mixture does not boil.
- 3
Drain the cooked pasta and stir it into the cheese sauce. Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (148 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 258 μg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 33% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) | 109 μg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 23% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 mg | 10% |
| Choline | 19 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 427 mg | 43% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 168 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 353 mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 41 μg | 75% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 70 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 28 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.5 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 253 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 25 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 486 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 92minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 58minCycling (moderate)
- 40minRunning (6 mph)
- 68minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cheddar Mac & Cheese?
One serving of Cheddar Mac & Cheese (1 serving) has 486 calories, which works out to 327 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cheddar Mac & Cheese high in protein?
It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (38% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 16% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cheddar Mac & Cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 g of net carbs and 26% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cheddar Mac & Cheese?
537 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Cheddar Mac & Cheese?
1.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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