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BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2518453, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

106
Calorieslow density
3.5g
Proteinmoderate · 7% DV
14.1g
Carbsmoderate · 5% DV
4.0g
Fatmoderate · 5% DV
106 calories per 100g

BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ contains 106 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 3.5g of protein, 4.0g of fat, and 14.1g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 30% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ carries 3.5g of protein per 100g, more than 30% of USDA whole foods.

3.5g
protein per 100g
Top 70%
protein vs USDA whole foods
106
calories per 100g
1.3g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ by Banquet contains 106 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 3.5g of protein, 4.0g of fat, and 14.1g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 1.3g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ is catalogued there as FDC ID 2518453, a branded food entry from Banquet. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

At 5% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Allergen indicators

Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:

  • Milk

Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 106 % Daily Value* Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 4mg 1% Sodium 410mg 18% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 2g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 4g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 66mg 5% Iron 0mg 3% Potassium 79mg 2% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

106
Calories per 100g

106 kcal = 5% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%5of 2,000 kcal
106 kcal = 5% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 3.5gF: 4.0gC: 14.1g
3.5g
Protein
7% DV
4.0g
Total Fat
5% DV
14.1g
Carbs
5% DV
1.3g
Fiber
5% DV
2.2g
Sugar
no FDA DV
410mg
Sodium
18% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ ranks on protein

Its 3.5g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

4 30th percentile higher than 30% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). This entry sits in this band. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Above this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 14.1 G
5%
Energy 106 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 1.3 G
5%
Protein 3.5 G
7%
Total Sugars 2.2 G
Total lipid (fat) 4.0 G
5%

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 1 MG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 66 MG
5%
Iron, Fe 0 MG
3%
Potassium, K 79 MG
2%
Sodium, Na 410 MG
18%
Vitamin A, IU 6828 IU

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 4 MG
1%
Fatty acids, total saturated 1.3 G
7%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 1.1 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 1.3 G

Key takeaways

  • BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ delivers 3.5g of protein per 100g, more than 30% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 106 calories per 100g.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ? ▼
BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ contains 106 calories per 100g. It has 3.5g of protein, 4.0g of fat, and 14.1g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ? ▼
Per 100g, BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ has 3.5g protein (13% of calories), 4.0g fat, and 14.1g carbs. Fiber: 1.3g. Sugar: 2.2g.
How much sodium is in BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ? ▼
BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ contains 410mg of sodium per 100g, which is 18% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ high in fiber? ▼
BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ contains 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 5% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ keto-friendly? ▼
BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ has 14.1g of carbs per 100g (53% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ good for a diet? ▼
BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ has 106 calories per 100g. Fat content: 4.0g.
How does BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ compare to other foods? ▼
BANQUET Basic Mac And Cheese Meal, 8 OZ provides 106 calories and 3.5g protein per 100g. That is 30 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2518453) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.