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Mac and cheese: most protein

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Of the 763 products in the mac and cheese aisle of USDA's branded food database, Chickpea Pasta Mac & Cheese, Shells + Cacio E Pepe by Banza has the most protein: 25.4 g per 100 g (18.0 g per 71 g serving); the aisle's median is 11.9 g. It shares that value with 2 other products; ties are listed by fewer calories. 36% of those with a declared serving (275) declare 10 g or more per labeled serving, FDA's "high in protein" line before its protein-quality correction (21 CFR 101.54(b), 101.9(c)(7)).

Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; values per 100 g as submitted by manufacturers; one product per UPC.

Updated · By · data: USDA FoodData Central, April 30, 2026 release · how the figures are checked

Which mac and cheese has the most protein per 100 g?

  1. 1
    25.4gper 100 g · 18.0 g per serving
  2. 2
    25.4gper 100 g · 18.0 g per serving
  3. 3
    Chickpea Pasta Mac and Cheese
    Banza · 71 g serving
    25.4gper 100 g · 18.0 g per serving
  4. 4
    Mac & Cheese Blend
    Ahold · 28 g serving
    25.0gper 100 g · 7.0 g per serving
  5. 5
    25.0gper 100 g · 7.0 g per serving
  6. 6
    25.0gper 100 g · 7.0 g per serving
  7. 7
    Macaroni and Cheese Mix
    Hires-big H · 17 g serving
    23.5gper 100 g · 4.0 g per serving
  8. 8
    23.3gper 100 g · 21.0 g per serving
  9. 9
    22.5gper 100 g · 16.0 g per serving
  10. 10
    22.5gper 100 g · 16.0 g per serving
  11. 11
    22.5gper 100 g · 16.0 g per serving
  12. 12
    Lentil & Quinoa Supergrain Mac & Cheese
    Ancient Harvest · 74 g serving
    21.6gper 100 g · 16.0 g per serving
  13. 13
    Macaroni & Cheese
    Muscle Mac · 96 g serving
    20.8gper 100 g · 20.0 g per serving
  14. 14
    Mac & Cheese
    Nutrisystem · 58 g serving
    20.7gper 100 g · 12.0 g per serving
  15. 15
    20.0gper 100 g · 12.0 g per serving
  16. 16
    Macaroni & Cheese
    Muscle Mac · 102 g serving
    19.6gper 100 g · 20.0 g per serving
  17. 17
    White Cheddar Style Vegan Mac
    Modern Table · 84 g serving
    19.1gper 100 g · 16.0 g per serving
  18. 18
    Spicy Southwest Vegan Mac
    Modern Table · 84 g serving
    19.1gper 100 g · 16.0 g per serving
  19. 19
    Cheddar Cheese Flavor Mac & Cheese
    Veggiecraft Farms · 58 g serving
    19.0gper 100 g · 11.0 g per serving
  20. 20
    Carrot Twist Mac & Cheese
    Simple Eats · 58 g serving
    19.0gper 100 g · 11.0 g per serving
  21. 21
    18.9gper 100 g · 14.0 g per serving
  22. 22
    18.8gper 100 g · 12.0 g per serving
  23. 23
    18.7gper 100 g · 14.0 g per serving
  24. 24
    18.3gper 100 g · 13.0 g per serving
  25. 25
    Organic Mac N' Cheese Pasta
    Pamela's · 71 g serving
    18.3gper 100 g · 13.0 g per serving
  26. 26
    Chickpea Pasta Mac and Cheese
    Banza · 99 g serving
    18.2gper 100 g · 18.0 g per serving
  27. 27
    Classic Cheddar Mac & Cheese
    Modern Table · 95 g serving
    17.9gper 100 g · 17.0 g per serving
  28. 28
    Classic Cheddar Style Vegan Mac
    Modern Table · 84 g serving
    17.9gper 100 g · 15.0 g per serving
  29. 29
    White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
    Modern Table · 90 g serving
    17.8gper 100 g · 16.0 g per serving
  30. 30
    Three Cheese Mac & Cheese
    Modern Table · 90 g serving
    17.8gper 100 g · 16.0 g per serving
  31. 31
    Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar Cheese
    Annie's Homegrown · 68 g serving
    17.6gper 100 g · 12.0 g per serving
  32. 32
    17.2gper 100 g · 16.0 g per serving
  33. 33
    17.2gper 100 g · 16.0 g per serving
  34. 34
    Shells & Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
    Simply Balanced · 70 g serving
    17.1gper 100 g · 12.0 g per serving
  35. 35
    Shells & Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
    Good & Gather · 70 g serving
    17.1gper 100 g · 12.0 g per serving
  36. 36
    16.9gper 100 g · 12.0 g per serving
  37. 37
    Gourmet Mac & Cheese
    First Street · 227 g serving
    16.3gper 100 g · 37.0 g per serving
  38. 38
    White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
    Yummy Spoonfuls · 57 g serving
    15.8gper 100 g · 9.0 g per serving
  39. 39
    Classic Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
    Yummy Spoonfuls · 57 g serving
    15.8gper 100 g · 9.0 g per serving
  40. 40
    Organic Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
    Good Citizens · 70 g serving
    15.7gper 100 g · 11.0 g per serving
  41. 41
    15.7gper 100 g · 11.0 g per serving
  42. 42
    15.5gper 100 g · 11.0 g per serving
  43. 43
    15.5gper 100 g · 11.0 g per serving
  44. 44
    15.5gper 100 g · 11.0 g per serving
  45. 45
    15.5gper 100 g · 11.0 g per serving
  46. 46
    15.5gper 100 g · 11.0 g per serving
  47. 47
    Super Mac & Cheese Pasta
    Wegmans · 88 g serving
    14.8gper 100 g · 13.0 g per serving
  48. 48
    Whole Wheat Truffle Mac & Cheese
    Roland · 61 g serving
    14.8gper 100 g · 9.0 g per serving
  49. 49
    14.7gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  50. 50
    14.7gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  51. 51
    14.5gper 100 g · 11.0 g per serving
  52. 52
    14.3gper 100 g · 8.0 g per serving
  53. 53
    14.3gper 100 g · 14.0 g per serving
  54. 54
    Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
    Kraft · 63 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 9.0 g per serving
  55. 55
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  56. 56
    Back To Nature, Macaroni & Cheese
    Back To Nature · 56 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 8.0 g per serving
  57. 57
    Macaroni & Cheese Crazy Bugs Dinner
    Back To Nature · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  58. 58
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  59. 59
    Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
    Kraft · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  60. 60
    Macaroni N' Cheese Dinner
    Big Y · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  61. 61
    Mac & Cheese Cheddar
    Pepperidge Farm · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  62. 62
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  63. 63
    Goldfish, Mac & Cheese
    Goldfish · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  64. 64
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  65. 65
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  66. 66
    Thick 'n Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
    Brookshire's · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  67. 67
    Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
    Back To Nature · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  68. 68
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  69. 69
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  70. 70
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  71. 71
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  72. 72
    White Cheddar Mac & Cheese Dinner
    Our Family · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  73. 73
    Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
    Essential Everyday · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  74. 74
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  75. 75
    Thick & Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
    Essential Everyday · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  76. 76
    Thick & Creamy Mac & Cheese Dinner
    Giant Eagle · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  77. 77
    Thick & Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
    First Street · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  78. 78
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  79. 79
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  80. 80
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  81. 81
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  82. 82
    Thick & Creamy Mac & Cheese Dinner
    Libby's · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  83. 83
    White Cheddar Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
    Essential Everyday · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  84. 84
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  85. 85
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  86. 86
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  87. 87
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  88. 88
    White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
    Meijer · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  89. 89
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  90. 90
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  91. 91
    Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Cheddar
    Back To Nature · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  92. 92
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  93. 93
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  94. 94
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  95. 95
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  96. 96
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  97. 97
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  98. 98
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  99. 99
    Mild Kickin' Kale Cheddar Mac & Freak
    Freak Flag · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving
  100. 100
    Macaroni & Cheese
    Spartan · 70 g serving
    14.3gper 100 g · 10.0 g per serving

How this ranking is made

763 products in the aisle declare protein; 762 are ranked, leaving out 1 records above 29.3 g per 100 g (1.25 times the aisle's 99th percentile; a name or brand built on protein, such as protein, skyr or ultra-filtered, is exempt) or whose label declares more protein, fat and carbohydrate than its calories can hold (each rule). Values are per 100 g as each manufacturer submitted them to USDA, one product per UPC (its newest submission that meets the data contract), and one per product sold under several UPCs with the same label. The top 100 are shown; each was read again from USDA's live record at this release, and USDA's corrections are applied.

Download: the top 250 as CSV (CC BY 4.0).

What this ranking does not measure

Taste, price, where it is sold and whether the recipe changed since the manufacturer's last submission. Each product page shows the date of its record.

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Sources for this page
USDA FoodData Central
the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
FoodData Central documentation
what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
the thresholds for "low sodium", "sugar free", "high in". ecfr.gov
FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov