Manufacturer category
Pasta Dinners
USDA's branded food database lists 1,542 pasta dinners products; the median has 356 calories, 5.6 g of sugars, 11.6 g of protein and 824 mg of sodium per 100 g.
Products as manufacturers categorize them when they submit to USDA.
How pasta dinners products are spread
Half of all pasta dinners products have between 3.5 g and 8.6 g of sugars per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Lowest quarter up to | Median | Highest quarter from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 327 | 356 | 370 |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | 5.6 g | 8.6 g |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 11.6 g | 12.9 g |
| Sodium | 729 mg | 824 mg | 984 mg |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 2.4 g | 3.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 2.1 g | 3.5 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; quartiles computed by GetFoodFacts.
How many are at or under FDA's claim lines, per labeled serving
| FDA threshold (per labeled serving) | Products | Share |
|---|---|---|
| "Low calorie": 40 calories or less per serving* | 15 of 1,542 | 1% |
| "High in fiber": 5.6 g or more per serving | 45 of 1,541 | 3% |
| "High in protein": 10 g or more per serving | 487 of 1,542 | 32% |
| "Low sodium": 140 mg or less per serving* | 24 of 1,542 | 2% |
| "Sugar free": less than 0.5 g per serving | 48 of 1,538 | 3% |
Source: 21 CFR 101.54, 101.60 and 101.61 (ecfr.gov). * Also per 50 g when a serving is 30 g or less; a product in a meal or entree category with a serving of 6 oz or more stands in for FDA's meal and main-dish products and is tested per 100 g: 140 mg of sodium, 120 calories (101.61(b)(5), 101.60(b)(3)). Counted per labeled serving, which since 2016 follows FDA's reference amounts for most products; the counts are not findings that any label complies; the protein line is before FDA's protein-quality correction (fda.gov).
Brands with the most pasta dinners products
| Brand | Products |
|---|---|
| Kraft | 91 |
| Great Value | 54 |
| Meijer | 49 |
| Best Choice | 35 |
| Our Family | 34 |
| Food Club | 32 |
| Essential Everyday | 31 |
| Hy-vee | 29 |
Aisles this category feeds
Every pasta dinners product, A to Z
- 3 Cheese Macaroni and CheeseKraft · 397 calories per 100 g
- 3 Cheese Swift Mac Macaroni & Cheese CupsMarket Pantry · 379 calories per 100 g
- 3 Cheese Swift Mac Macaroni & Cheese CupsMarket Pantry · 379 calories per 100 g
- 4 Italian Shells & CheeseCabot · 380 calories per 100 g
- 5 Cheese Macaroni & CheeseRaley's · 159 calories per 100 g
- Aged Cheddar Mac & Freak CheeseFreak Flag Organics · 366 calories per 100 g
- Aged White Cheddar Seriously Sharp Macaroni & CheeseCabot · 362 calories per 100 g
- Ahold, Dinosaur Shaped Macaroni & Cheese DinnerAhold · 357 calories per 100 g
- Alfredo Broccoli Fettuccine Pasta in a Cheese Sauce with BroccoliHy-vee · 381 calories per 100 g
- Alfredo Fettuccine in a Creamy Parmesan & Romano Cheese Flavored SauceSchnucks · 371 calories per 100 g
- Alfredo Fettuccine in a Creamy Parmesan & Romano Cheese Flavored SauceKnorr · 375 calories per 100 g
- Alfredo Fettuccine in a Creamy Parmesan & Romano Cheese Sauce Pasta Side DishEssential Everyday · 371 calories per 100 g
- Alfredo Fettuccine in a Creamy Parmesan & Romano Cheese Sauce Pasta Side DishDish'd · 355 calories per 100 g
- Alfredo Fettuccine in a Creamy Parmesan, Romano & Blue Cheese Sauce Pasta SidesOur Family · 371 calories per 100 g
- Alfredo Fettuccine Pasta in a Cheese SauceHy-vee · 371 calories per 100 g
- Alfredo Fettuccini in a Cheese SauceFood Club · 387 calories per 100 g
- Alfredo Fettuccini in a Creamy Parmesan & Romano Cheese Pasta & SauceBest Choice · 371 calories per 100 g
- Alfredo Fettuccini Pasta in a Creamy Parmesan and Romano Flavored Alfredo Sauce Easy SidesMarie Callender's · 390 calories per 100 g
- Alfredo Flavored Gourmet Side PastaLoretta · 356 calories per 100 g
- Alfredo Pasta & Sauce Dinner MixLoretta · 364 calories per 100 g
- Alfredo Pasta MixBear Creek Country Kitchens · 420 calories per 100 g
- American Macaroni & CheeseCabot · 380 calories per 100 g
- American Macaroni a Creamy Blend of Macaroni, Onions and Crisp Celery with Cheddar Cheese SaladMealtime · 208 calories per 100 g
- American Macaroni SaladMealtime · 208 calories per 100 g
- Amish Style Macaroni SaladAhold · 221 calories per 100 g
- Anchors & Cheese Aged White CheddarPirate's Booty · 368 calories per 100 g
- Ancient Harvest, Pow!, Power Protein Complete Italiano Pasta MealsAncient Harvest · 348 calories per 100 g
- Angel Hair Pasta with Herbs Angel Hair Pasta in a Creamy Herb SaucePasta Roni · 339 calories per 100 g
- Angel Hair Pasta with Herbs, Angel Hair Pasta with Creamy Herb Sauce MixOur Specialty · 375 calories per 100 g
- Angel Hair Pasta with HerbsMeijer · 375 calories per 100 g
- Annie's Homegrown, Cheesy Taco, Shells & Cheddar, Macaroni & CheeseAnnie's Homegrown · 366 calories per 100 g
- Annie's, Arthur, Macaroni & CheeseAnnie's · 380 calories per 100 g
- Annie's, Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar Macaroni & CheeseAnnie's · 386 calories per 100 g
- Applewood Smoked Bacon Homestyle CasseroleIdahoan · 393 calories per 100 g
- Artisan Crafted Italian Five Cheese Microwave Shell Pasta with Cheese SauceGreat Value · 333 calories per 100 g
- Artisan Pasta, Durum Wheat Semolina PastaBella Italia · 375 calories per 100 g
- Back To Nature, Alphabet Macaroni & Cheese DinnerBack To Nature · 371 calories per 100 g
- Back To Nature, Macaroni & CheeseBack To Nature · 357 calories per 100 g
- Back To Nature, Organic Shells & White CheddarBack To Nature · 371 calories per 100 g
- Bacon CheddarSam's Choice · 343 calories per 100 g
- Bacon Creamy Cheese Sauce with Shell Pasta & Real Bacon PiecesVelveeta · 321 calories per 100 g
- Bacon Microwaveable Shell Pasta with Creamy Cheese Sauce & Bacon Pieces KitVelveeta · 331 calories per 100 g
- Bacon Shells & Cheddar Deluxe DinnerSo Cheezy · 330 calories per 100 g
- Bacon, Cheddar & Pipettes Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, BaconFood Club · 329 calories per 100 g
- Baked Four Cheese Macaroni with Real White Cheddar, Cheddar, Parmesan, & Romano CheesesReser's Fine Foods · 136 calories per 100 g
- Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Real Cheddar Cheese & Elbow MacaroniReser's Fine Foods · 132 calories per 100 g
- Baked Vegetable Ziti Green Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Spinach, Zucchini, Eggplant, Chickpea PastaRootberry · 119 calories per 100 g
- Baked Ziti Pasta in a Hearty Marinara Sauce Topped with Parmesan CheeseGreat Value · 83 calories per 100 g
- Baked Ziti Pasta with Meat Sauce and Mozzarella CheeseHyvee · 178 calories per 100 g
- Bbq Brisket Dinner KitH-e-b · 343 calories per 100 g
- Bean Pasta & Veggie Kit, PestoModern Table Meals · 356 calories per 100 g
- Bean Pasta + Veggie Kit Lentil Penne, ItalianModern Table Meals · 353 calories per 100 g
- Bean Pasta + Veggie Kit, Creamy MushroomModern Table Meals · 376 calories per 100 g
- Bean Pasta + Veggie Kit, MediterraneanModern Table Meals · 341 calories per 100 g
- Beef BurgundyCrock-pot · 333 calories per 100 g
- Beef Cheeseburger Pasta & Cheese Sauce Mix Skillet DinnerOur Family · 355 calories per 100 g
- Beef Fettuccine Pasta in a Beef Flavored SauceHy-vee · 350 calories per 100 g
- Beef Flavored Pasta Dinner MixValu Time · 344 calories per 100 g
- Beef Flavored Rice and Vermicelli MixStreit's · 356 calories per 100 g
- Beef Lasagna Italian Style Dinner KitsClassico · 179 calories per 100 g
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
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