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Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 1821938, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 71g serving, sourced verbatim.

280
Caloriesmoderate density
13.0g
Proteinhigh · 26% DV
43.0g
Carbsgood source · 16% DV
6.0g
Fatmoderate · 8% DV
280 calories per 71g serving

Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese contains 280 calories per 71g serving according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 13.0g of protein, 6.0g of fat, and 43.0g of carbohydrates per serving. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 68% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese carries 18.3g of protein per 100g, more than 68% of USDA whole foods.

18.3g
protein per 100g
Top 32%
protein vs USDA whole foods
394
calories per 100g
1.4g
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 →

Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese by PAMELA'S contains 280 calories per 71g serving (394 kcal per 100g USDA basis), according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 13.0g of protein, 6.0g of fat, and 43.0g of carbohydrates per 71g serving. Dietary fiber: 1.0g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values shown match the FDA-format Nutrition Label, computed per serving from USDA per-100g amounts via the manufacturer-declared serving size. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

💪 High Protein 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. Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese is catalogued there as FDC ID 1821938, a branded food entry from PAMELA'S. 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. The Nutrition Label below shows the per-serving values that match the package; the per-100 g basis is noted where the two differ.

By the per-100g standardization, Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese reads as high protein, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.

At 4% 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
  • Wheat

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 71g Amount per serving Calories 280 % Daily Value* Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 20mg 7% Sodium 500mg 22% Total Carbohydrate 43g 16% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 3g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 13g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 140mg 11% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 125mg 3% * 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 71g serving · 394 kcal per 100g basis

Macro Breakdown

280
Calories per 71g serving
394 kcal per 100g (USDA basis)

280 kcal = 14% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%14of 2,000 kcal
280 kcal = 14% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 13.0gF: 6.0gC: 43.0g
13.0g
Protein
26% DV
6.0g
Total Fat
8% DV
43.0g
Carbs
16% DV
1.0g
Fiber
4% DV
3.0g
Sugar
no FDA DV
500mg
Sodium
22% DV

Values shown per 71g serving, match the FDA Nutrition Label panel. USDA stores the raw amounts per 100g; this page applies the manufacturer-declared serving size to render the on-package values.

Where Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese ranks on protein

Its 18.3g 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 - Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

18 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). This entry sits in this band. 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 60.6 G
22%
Energy 394 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 1.4 G
5%
Protein 18.3 G
37%
Total Sugars 4.2 G
Total lipid (fat) 8.4 G
11%

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 197 MG
15%
Iron, Fe 3 MG
15%
Potassium, K 176 MG
4%
Sodium, Na 704 MG
31%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 0 IU
0%

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 28 MG
9%
Fatty acids, total saturated 5.6 G
28%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G

Key takeaways

  • Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese delivers 13.0g of protein per 100g, more than 68% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 280 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, high sodium patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese? ▼
Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese contains 280 calories per 71g serving (394 cal per 100g basis, USDA storage). It has 13.0g of protein, 6.0g of fat, and 43.0g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese? ▼
Per 71g serving, Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese has 13.0g protein (19% of calories), 6.0g fat, and 43.0g carbs. Fiber: 1.0g. Sugar: 3.0g.
How much sodium is in Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese? ▼
Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese contains 500mg of sodium per 71g serving, which is 22% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese high in fiber? ▼
Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese contains 1.0g of dietary fiber per 71g serving, which is 4% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese keto-friendly? ▼
Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese has 43.0g of carbs per 71g serving (61% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese good for a diet? ▼
Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese has 280 calories per 71g serving. Fat content: 6.0g.
How does Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese compare to other foods? ▼
Pamela's Exceptional Pasta Meal, Spicy Mac N' Cheese provides 280 calories and 13.0g protein per 71g serving. That is 22 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 1821938) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →

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

How serving-size math works on this page: USDA stores all nutrient amounts on a per-100g basis for consistency across the catalog. Because the manufacturer declared a 71g serving for this product, the headline values (calories, macros) are multiplied by 71/100 = 0.710 to render the same values you would read on the FDA Nutrition Facts panel. The page surfaces both bases for full transparency.

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.