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Macaroni and Cheese
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 555816, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 255g serving, sourced verbatim.
- 301
- Calorieslow density
- 16.0g
- Proteinhigh · 32% DV
- 46.0g
- Carbsgood source · 17% DV
- 5.0g
- Fatmoderate · 6% DV
Macaroni and Cheese contains 301 calories per 255g serving according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 16.0g of protein, 5.0g of fat, and 46.0g of carbohydrates per serving. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 40% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Macaroni and Cheese carries 6.3g of protein per 100g, more than 40% of USDA whole foods.
- 6.3g
- protein per 100g
- Top 60%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 118
- calories per 100g
- 1.6g
- 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.
Macaroni and Cheese by SIGNATURE SELECT contains 301 calories per 255g serving (118 kcal per 100g USDA basis), according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 16.0g of protein, 5.0g of fat, and 46.0g of carbohydrates per 255g serving. Dietary fiber: 2.0g. 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.
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. Macaroni and Cheese is catalogued there as FDC ID 555816, a branded food entry from SIGNATURE SELECT. 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, Macaroni and Cheese reads as low fat within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Macaroni and Cheese balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.
At 7% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.
Note: at 701mg per 255g serving (30% 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.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 255g serving · 118 kcal per 100g basis
Macro Breakdown
301 kcal = 15% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 255g 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 Macaroni and Cheese ranks on protein
Its 6.3g 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 - Macaroni and Cheese vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
6 40th percentile higher than 40% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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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 | 18.0 G | 7% |
| Energy | 118 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.80 G | 3% |
| Protein | 6.3 G | 13% |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.0 G | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 85 MG | 7% |
| Iron, Fe | 1 MG | 4% |
| Potassium, K | 72 MG | 2% |
| Sodium, Na | 275 MG | 12% |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 6 MG | 2% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.98 G | 5% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 G |
Key takeaways
- Macaroni and Cheese delivers 16.0g of protein per 100g, more than 40% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 301 calories per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits low fat patterns.
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 555816) — 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 255g serving for this product, the headline values (calories, macros) are multiplied by 255/100 = 2.550 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.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
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.