⏱ 70 min totalClassic Mac and Cheese
Per 1 serving · 218 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein32g19% of calories
- Carbs64g37% of calories
- Fat33g44% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Classic Mac and Cheese (218 g) has 690 calories, with 32 g of protein, 64 g of carbohydrates and 33 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (44% of calories). It is high in protein (65% DV), Vitamin A (28% DV) and thiamine (60% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 41%, 95% and 33% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein65%
- Vitamin A28%
- Thiamine60%
- Riboflavin (B2)64%
- Niacin35%
- Folate (B9)51%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin D12%
- Vitamin B613%
- Magnesium18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium41%
- Saturated fat95%
- Cholesterol33%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 ⅔ oz Macaroni
2 ⅔ oz Cheddar cheese
½ tsp Butter- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
³⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
2 fl oz Evaporated milk
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- 2
Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- 3
Place a quarter of the macaroni in the bottom of the casserole dish, followed by an even layer of one-quarter of the cheese. Dot with butter and season with salt and pepper. Repeat layering three times.
- 4
Pour evaporated milk evenly over the top.
- 5
Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour, or until top is golden brown.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (218 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 256 μg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 3 μg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 60% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 64% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) | 204 μg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 33% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 22% |
| Choline | 44 mg | 8% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 693 mg | 69% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 422 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 76 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 629 mg | 90% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 71 μg | 128% |
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 | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 77 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 46 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 8 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 4 g | — |
| Retinol | 250 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 47 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 2 μg | — |
Burning 690 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 131minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 83minCycling (moderate)
- 57minRunning (6 mph)
- 97minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Classic Mac and Cheese?
One serving of Classic Mac and Cheese (1 serving) has 690 calories, which works out to 317 calories per 100 g. That is about 35% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Classic Mac and Cheese high in protein?
It provides a solid 32 g of protein per serving (65% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% 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 Classic Mac and Cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 61 g of net carbs and 37% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Classic Mac and Cheese?
946 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Classic Mac and Cheese?
8.6 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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