USDA Standard Reference · Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173325, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 82
- Calorieslow density
- 3.4g
- Proteinmoderate · 7% DV
- 11.5g
- Carbslow · 4% DV
- 2.5g
- Fatlow · 3% DV
Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree contains 82 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 3.4g of protein, 2.5g of fat, and 11.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Standard Reference database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 30% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree carries 3.4g of protein per 100g, more than 30% of USDA whole foods.
- 3.4g
- protein per 100g
- Top 70%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 82
- calories per 100g
- 0.5g
- 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, canned entree contains 82 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 3.4g of protein, 2.5g of fat, and 11.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 0.5g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. 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, canned entree is catalogued there as FDC ID 173325, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree reads as low fat, sugar free within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes group for context.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.
At 2% 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
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 100g
Macro Breakdown
82 kcal = 4% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree compares to Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
Per 100 g, against the average across all meals, entrees, and side dishes foods in USDA FoodData Central.
10% Higher in protein than 10% of meals, entrees, and side dishes on record, so look to leaner cuts for more protein.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes group. Compare against a specific food →
Where Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree ranks on protein
Its 3.4g 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, canned entree vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
3 30th percentile higher than 30% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026
Where Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree sits among Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
Plotted by protein and calorie percentile among the 81 Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes foods with both values, not raw amounts, so foods of very different sizes compare fairly.
Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree: 10th protein percentile, 2nd calorie percentile among Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes foods
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- Rice and vermicelli mix, beef flavor, unprepared: Protein percentile 81, Calorie percentile 93
- Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, prepared with 80% margarine: Protein percentile 6, Calorie percentile 35
- Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared: Protein percentile 83, Calorie percentile 90
- Pasta mix, Italian four cheese lasagna, unprepared: Protein percentile 89, Calorie percentile 89
- Chicken, thighs, frozen, breaded, reheated: Protein percentile 99, Calorie percentile 83
- Rice mix, white and wild, flavored, unprepared: Protein percentile 11, Calorie percentile 32
- Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, prepared: Protein percentile 36, Calorie percentile 41
- Potsticker or wonton, pork and vegetable, frozen, unprepared: Protein percentile 54, Calorie percentile 27
- Macaroni or noodles with cheese, microwaveable, unprepared: Protein percentile 84, Calorie percentile 99
- Dumpling, potato- or cheese-filled, frozen: Protein percentile 22, Calorie percentile 48
- HUNGRY MAN, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, frozen, unprepared: Protein percentile 53, Calorie percentile 27
- Spaghetti with meat sauce, frozen entree: Protein percentile 19, Calorie percentile 4
- Turkey Pot Pie, frozen entree: Protein percentile 32, Calorie percentile 46
- Chili con carne with beans, canned entree: Protein percentile 26, Calorie percentile 12
- Pasta with tomato sauce, no meat, canned: Protein percentile 1, Calorie percentile 0
- Egg rolls, pork, refrigerated, heated: Protein percentile 72, Calorie percentile 57
- Lasagna, Vegetable, frozen, baked: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 31
- Lean Pockets, Meatballs & Mozzarella: Protein percentile 78, Calorie percentile 64
- Chicken, nuggets, white meat, precooked, frozen, not reheated: Protein percentile 96, Calorie percentile 69
- HOT POCKETS, CROISSANT POCKETS Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheddar Stuffed Sandwich, frozen: Protein percentile 62, Calorie percentile 60
- Ravioli, meat-filled, with tomato sauce or meat sauce, canned: Protein percentile 7, Calorie percentile 6
- Beef, corned beef hash, with potato, canned: Protein percentile 57, Calorie percentile 41
- Burrito, beef and bean, frozen: Protein percentile 47, Calorie percentile 63
- Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes w/gravy, assorted vegetables, frozen, microwaved: Protein percentile 41, Calorie percentile 21
- Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree: Protein percentile 10, Calorie percentile 2
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Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree ranks at the 10th percentile for protein and the 2nd percentile for calories among Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes foods (n=81).
- Rice and vermicelli mix, beef flavor, unprepared: 81st protein percentile, 93rd calorie percentile
- Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, prepared with 80% margarine: 6th protein percentile, 35th calorie percentile
- Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared: 83rd protein percentile, 90th calorie percentile
- Pasta mix, Italian four cheese lasagna, unprepared: 89th protein percentile, 89th calorie percentile
- Chicken, thighs, frozen, breaded, reheated: 99th protein percentile, 83rd calorie percentile
- Rice mix, white and wild, flavored, unprepared: 11th protein percentile, 32nd calorie percentile
- Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, prepared: 36th protein percentile, 41st calorie percentile
- Potsticker or wonton, pork and vegetable, frozen, unprepared: 54th protein percentile, 27th calorie percentile
- Macaroni or noodles with cheese, microwaveable, unprepared: 84th protein percentile, 99th calorie percentile
- Dumpling, potato- or cheese-filled, frozen: 22nd protein percentile, 48th calorie percentile
- HUNGRY MAN, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, frozen, unprepared: 53rd protein percentile, 27th calorie percentile
- Spaghetti with meat sauce, frozen entree: 19th protein percentile, 4th calorie percentile
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 | 11.5 G | 4% |
| Energy | 82 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.50 G | 2% |
| Protein | 3.4 G | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 0.50 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.5 G | 3% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 G | |
| Ash | 1.3 G | |
| Caffeine | 0 MG | |
| Energy | 342.0 kJ | |
| Fructose | 0.00 G | |
| Galactose | 0.00 G | |
| Glucose | 0.00 G | |
| Lactose | 0.30 G | |
| Maltose | 0.20 G | |
| Starch | 9.7 G | |
| Sucrose | 0.00 G | |
| Theobromine | 0 MG | |
| Water | 81.4 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Betaine | 43 MG | |
| Choline, total | 5 MG | |
| Folate, DFE | 21.0 UG | |
| Folate, food | 2.0 UG | |
| Folate, total | 13.0 UG | |
| Folic acid | 11.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 1 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.1 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.2 UG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 35 MG | 3% |
| Iron, Fe | 1 MG | 5% |
| Potassium, K | 84 MG | 2% |
| Sodium, Na | 302 MG | 13% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 IU | 0% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | |
| Carotene, beta | 5.0 UG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0 MG | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 9 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 47 MG | |
| Retinol | 17.0 UG | |
| Selenium, Se | 9.5 UG | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 65 IU | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 17.0 UG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 6 MG | 2% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.88 G | 4% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.60 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.30 G | |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.60 G | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.30 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.17 G | |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.59 G | |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.12 G | |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 G |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 2.0 UG | |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 G |
Key takeaways
- Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree delivers 3.4g of protein per 100g, more than 30% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 82 calories per 100g - below the meals, entrees, and side dishes average of 211. Compare meals, entrees, and side dishes
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits low fat, sugar free patterns.
Nearby Foods
Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.
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→ Compare Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree side-by-side with Ravioli and Spaghetti with meat sauce
Similar Protein Content
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Spanish rice mix, dry mix, prepared (with canola/vegetable oil blend or diced tomatoes and margarine)
Rice mix, white and wild, flavored, unprepared
Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, prepared with 80% margarine
Rice and vermicelli mix, beef flavor, prepared with 80% margarine
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173325) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
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.