Macaroni (cooked, unenriched) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup elbow shaped · 140 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein8.1g15% of calories
- Carbs43g80% of calories
- Fat1.3g5% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Macaroni (cooked, unenriched) (1 cup elbow shaped, 140 g) has 221 calories, with 8.1 g of protein, 43 g of carbohydrates and 1.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (80% of calories). It is high in manganese (20% DV) and selenium (67% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Manganese20%
- Selenium67%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Phosphorus12%
- Copper16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup elbow shaped (140 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) | 10 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 81 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 37 μg | 67% |
Full breakdown · 40 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Starch | 36 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 221 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 42minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 27minCycling (moderate)
- 18minRunning (6 mph)
- 31minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Macaroni (cooked, unenriched)?
One serving of Macaroni (cooked, unenriched) (1 cup elbow shaped) has 221 calories, which works out to 158 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Macaroni (cooked, unenriched) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 8.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Macaroni (cooked, unenriched) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 41 g of net carbs and 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Macaroni (cooked, unenriched)?
1.4 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Macaroni (cooked, unenriched)?
0.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
