Amy's · Frozen Dinners and Entrees
Light & Lean Macaroni & Cheese
One tray (227g) serving of Light & Lean Macaroni & Cheese by Amy's has 310 calories, 4g of sugars and 590mg of sodium, as submitted by Amy's Kitchen Inc. to USDA (FoodData Central 2483726, record updated Aug 26, 2022).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2483726, available Feb 16, 2023; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* 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. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that Amy's Kitchen Inc. submitted to USDA, for the declared 227g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 042272009251
- Category
- Frozen Dinners and Entrees
- Records
- 5 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other frozen dinners and entrees
Per 100 g, it has more sugar than 43% of the 4,995 frozen dinners and entrees products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 36% of them.
Where the calories come from: 59% carbohydrate, 17% fat and 23% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among frozen dinners and entrees: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 1.8 g | 1.9 g | 43% |
| Sodium | 260 mg | 296 mg | 36% |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 6.5 g | 72% |
| Calories | 137 | 133 | 53% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 4,995 products, one per barcode.
Other cheese in this aisle
1,191 of the 4,995 frozen dinners and entrees products are named cheese. Per 100 g their median is 156 calories, 319 mg of sodium and 7.1 g of protein; 286 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Style Rice & Beans in Sour Cream & Mild Jalapeno Sauce, Topped with Cheddar Cheese MICHELINA'S | 207 mg | 133 |
| Mac & Cheese Gluten Free Elbow Pasta Tossed in a Creamy Cheese Sauce UDI'S GLUTEN FREE | 207 mg | 189 |
| Three Cheese Rotini SIGNATURE SELECT | 206 mg | 130 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "cheese", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): ORGANIC MACARONI (ORGANIC UNBLEACHED DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC WHOLE DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, FILTERED WATER), ORGANIC LOWFAT MILK, FILTERED WATER, REDUCED FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ORGANIC CORN STARCH, SEA SALT, MUSTARD POWDER, ORGANIC ANNATTO (COLOR), SPICES. CONTAINS WHEAT AND MILK.
The statement lists 9 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Organic Macaroni (organic Unbleached Durum Wheat Flour, Organic Whole Durum Wheat Flour, Filtered Water). Its own allergen line reads: "Contains WHEAT AND MILK". For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Aug 26, 2022), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Amy's Kitchen Inc. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2483726).
More Amy's frozen dinners and entrees
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese Ravioli Made with Organic Wheat Flour & Tomatoes | 137 | 2.35 g | 294 mg |
| Vegan Black Bean & Cheeze Enchilada | 137 | 1.18 g | 349 mg |
| Mexican Casserole Made with Organic Corn & Black Beans | 136 | 1.36 g | 285 mg |
| Thai Red Curry | 138 | 3.02 g | 284 mg |
| Spinach & Cheese Enchilada Verde | 138 | 2.12 g | 311 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Amy's Light & Lean Macaroni & Cheese?
310 per 1 tray (227g) serving, and 137 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Amy's Light & Lean Macaroni & Cheese?
590mg per serving (26% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Amy's Kitchen Inc. submitted to USDA, last updated Aug 26, 2022. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov