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Panera Bread Mac & Cheese

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2078810, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 236g serving, sourced verbatim.

500
Caloriesmoderate density
19.0g
Proteinhigh · 38% DV
40.0g
Carbsgood source · 15% DV
33.0g
Fathigh · 42% DV
500 calories per 236g serving

Panera Bread Mac & Cheese contains 500 calories per 236g serving according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 19.0g of protein, 33.0g of fat, and 40.0g of carbohydrates per serving. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 45% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Panera Bread Mac & Cheese carries 8.1g of protein per 100g, more than 45% of USDA whole foods.

8.1g
protein per 100g
Top 55%
protein vs USDA whole foods
212
calories per 100g
3.4g
sugar 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 →

Panera Bread Mac & Cheese by PANERA BREAD contains 500 calories per 236g serving (212 kcal per 100g USDA basis), according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 19.0g of protein, 33.0g of fat, and 40.0g of carbohydrates per 236g serving. Dietary fiber: 0.9g. 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.

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. Panera Bread Mac & Cheese is catalogued there as FDC ID 2078810, a branded food entry from PANERA BREAD. 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.

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

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Panera Bread Mac & Cheese balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

At 3% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Note: at 1199mg per 236g serving (52% 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
  • 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 236g Amount per serving Calories 500 % Daily Value* Total Fat 33g 42% Saturated Fat 17g 85% Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 90mg 30% Sodium 1199mg 52% Total Carbohydrate 40g 15% Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3% Total Sugars 8g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 19g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 399mg 31% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 0mg 0% * 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 236g serving · 212 kcal per 100g basis

Macro Breakdown

500
Calories per 236g serving
212 kcal per 100g (USDA basis)

500 kcal = 25% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%25of 2,000 kcal
500 kcal = 25% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 19.0gF: 33.0gC: 40.0g
19.0g
Protein
38% DV
33.0g
Total Fat
42% DV
40.0g
Carbs
15% DV
0.9g
Fiber
3% DV
8.0g
Sugar
no FDA DV
1199mg
Sodium
52% DV

Values shown per 236g 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 Panera Bread Mac & Cheese ranks on protein

Its 8.1g 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 - Panera Bread Mac & Cheese vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

8 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 16.9 G
6%
Energy 212 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.40 G
1%
Protein 8.1 G
16%
Total Sugars 3.4 G
Total lipid (fat) 14.0 G
18%

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0 MG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 169 MG
13%
Iron, Fe 0 MG
3%
Sodium, Na 508 MG
22%
Vitamin A, IU 424 IU

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 38 MG
13%
Fatty acids, total saturated 7.2 G
36%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.42 G

Key takeaways

  • Panera Bread Mac & Cheese delivers 19.0g of protein per 100g, more than 45% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 500 calories per 100g.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Panera Bread Mac & Cheese? ▼
Panera Bread Mac & Cheese contains 500 calories per 236g serving (212 cal per 100g basis, USDA storage). It has 19.0g of protein, 33.0g of fat, and 40.0g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Panera Bread Mac & Cheese? ▼
Per 236g serving, Panera Bread Mac & Cheese has 19.0g protein (15% of calories), 33.0g fat, and 40.0g carbs. Fiber: 0.9g. Sugar: 8.0g.
How much sodium is in Panera Bread Mac & Cheese? ▼
Panera Bread Mac & Cheese contains 1199mg of sodium per 236g serving, which is 52% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Panera Bread Mac & Cheese high in fiber? ▼
Panera Bread Mac & Cheese contains 0.9g of dietary fiber per 236g serving, which is 3% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Panera Bread Mac & Cheese keto-friendly? ▼
Panera Bread Mac & Cheese has 40.0g of carbs per 236g serving (32% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Panera Bread Mac & Cheese good for a diet? ▼
Panera Bread Mac & Cheese has 500 calories per 236g serving. With 19.0g of protein, it can help with satiety. Fat content: 33.0g.
How does Panera Bread Mac & Cheese compare to other foods? ▼
Panera Bread Mac & Cheese provides 500 calories and 19.0g protein per 236g serving. That is 26 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 2078810) — 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 236g serving for this product, the headline values (calories, macros) are multiplied by 236/100 = 2.360 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.