Atkins · Frozen Dinners and Entrees
Mac & Cheese
One bowl (227g) serving of Mac & Cheese by Atkins has 380 calories, less than 1g of sugars and 1130mg of sodium, as submitted by Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. to USDA (FoodData Central 2081262, record updated Dec 8, 2017).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2081262, available Oct 28, 2021; 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 Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. submitted to USDA, for the declared 227g serving. They agree with USDA's live record (FoodData Central API, read Sep 29, 2026). Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 637480009430
- Category
- Frozen Dinners and Entrees
- Records
- 4 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 6% of the 4,995 frozen dinners and entrees products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 91% of them.
Where the calories come from: 29% carbohydrate, 40% fat and 31% 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 | 0.4 g | 1.9 g | 6% |
| Sodium | 498 mg | 296 mg | 91% |
| Protein | 15.4 g | 6.5 g | 97% |
| Calories | 167 | 133 | 72% |
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; 1,080 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Burritos, Egg, Ham & Cheese EL MONTEREY | 398 mg | 188 |
| Three Cheese Pasta with a Mozzarella, Parmesan and Cheddar Cheese Sauce JIMMY DEAN | 398 mg | 133 |
| Baja-style Chicken Quesadilla with White Meat Chicken, Cheese, and Tomatillo Salsa, Baja-style Chicken Quesadilla JENNY CRAIG | 398 mg | 195 |
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): PASTA (WATER, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WHEAT PROTEIN ISOLATE [WHEAT GLUTEN, PHOSPHATE], MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, SALT), WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), REDUCED FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, FLAVORS, NONFAT MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ANNATTO [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ENZYMES, NATAMYCIN [PRESERVATIVE]), CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO [COLOR]), BUTTER (CREAM), PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESE (PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], ROMANO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES]), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: NONFAT MILK, RICE FLOUR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, LACTIC ACID, SPICES, ANNATTO (COLOR).
The statement lists 15 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Pasta (water, Modified Potato Starch, Soy Protein Isolate. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Dec 8, 2017), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2081262).
More Atkins frozen dinners and entrees
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Chicken Grilled White Meat Chicken with Edamame, Bok Choy, Celery, Green Onions and Carrots in An Orange Sauce | 161 | 1.57 g | 318 mg |
| Meat Lasagna | 161 | 1.57 g | 380 mg |
| Chicken Parmesan with Pasta | 174 | 1.24 g | 394 mg |
| Chicken Margherita Grilled White Meat Chicken, Spinach, Tomatoes and Basil in a Balsamic Sauce with Mozzarella Cheese | 157 | 1.57 g | 329 mg |
| Swedish Meatballs with Pasta and Onions in a Savory Gravy | 153 | 1.57 g | 322 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Atkins Mac & Cheese?
380 per 1 bowl (227g) serving, and 167 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Atkins Mac & Cheese?
1130mg per serving (49% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. submitted to USDA, last updated Dec 8, 2017. 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