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Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2561513, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

410
Calorieshigh density
13.1g
Proteinhigh · 26% DV
72.1g
Carbshigh · 26% DV
7.4g
Fatmoderate · 9% DV
410 calories per 100g

Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contains 410 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 13.1g of protein, 7.4g of fat, and 72.1g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 58% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner carries 13.1g of protein per 100g, more than 58% of USDA whole foods.

13.1g
protein per 100g
Top 42%
protein vs USDA whole foods
410
calories per 100g
1.6g
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 →

Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner by KRAFT contains 410 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 13.1g of protein, 7.4g of fat, and 72.1g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 1.6g. 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.

High Sodium

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. Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner is catalogued there as FDC ID 2561513, a branded food entry from KRAFT. 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.

By the per-100g standardization, Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner reads as high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner is a carbohydrate-dense food that can serve as a quick energy source.

At 6% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Notable micronutrients include Calcium, Ca (28% DV), and Iron, Fe (23% DV).

Note: at 951mg per 100g (41% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.

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 410 % Daily Value* Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 4g 21% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 16mg 5% Sodium 951mg 41% Total Carbohydrate 72g 26% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 10g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 13g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 361mg 28% Iron 4mg 23% Potassium 410mg 9% * 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

410
Calories per 100g

410 kcal = 21% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%21of 2,000 kcal
410 kcal = 21% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 13.1gF: 7.4gC: 72.1g
13.1g
Protein
26% DV
7.4g
Total Fat
9% DV
72.1g
Carbs
26% DV
1.6g
Fiber
6% DV
9.8g
Sugar
no FDA DV
951mg
Sodium
41% DV

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

Where Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner ranks on protein

Its 13.1g 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 - Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

13 Top 42% higher than 58% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). This entry sits in this band. 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 72.1 G
26%
Energy 410 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 1.6 G
6%
Protein 13.1 G
26%
Total Sugars 9.8 G
Total lipid (fat) 7.4 G
9%

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 361 MG
28%
Iron, Fe 4 MG
23%
Potassium, K 410 MG
9%
Sodium, Na 951 MG
41%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 16 MG
5%
Fatty acids, total saturated 4.1 G
21%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G

Key takeaways

  • Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner delivers 13.1g of protein per 100g, more than 58% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 410 calories per 100g.
  • Its standout micronutrient is calcium, ca, at 28% of the Daily Value per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high sodium patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner? ▼
Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contains 410 calories per 100g. It has 13.1g of protein, 7.4g of fat, and 72.1g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner? ▼
Per 100g, Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has 13.1g protein (13% of calories), 7.4g fat, and 72.1g carbs. Fiber: 1.6g. Sugar: 9.8g.
How much sodium is in Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner? ▼
Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contains 951mg of sodium per 100g, which is 41% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner high in fiber? ▼
Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contains 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 6% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner keto-friendly? ▼
Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has 72.1g of carbs per 100g (70% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner good for a diet? ▼
Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has 410 calories per 100g. Fat content: 7.4g.
What vitamins and minerals are in Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner? ▼
Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner is notably rich in Calcium, Ca (28% DV), Iron, Fe (23% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner compare to other foods? ▼
Kraft Easy Mac Original Flavor Macaroni & Cheese Dinner provides 410 calories and 13.1g protein per 100g. That is 31 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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Data Sources & Methodology

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

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2561513) — 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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