USDA Survey

Macaroni or noodles with cheese

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2708811, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

223
Caloriesmoderate density
8.7g
Proteingood source · 17% DV
23.1g
Carbsmoderate · 8% DV
10.5g
Fatgood source · 13% DV
223 calories per 100g

Macaroni or noodles with cheese contains 223 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 8.7g of protein, 10.5g of fat, and 23.1g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 47% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Macaroni or noodles with cheese carries 8.7g of protein per 100g, more than 47% of USDA whole foods.

8.7g
protein per 100g
Top 53%
protein vs USDA whole foods
223
calories per 100g
1.2g
fiber 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 →

Macaroni or noodles with cheese contains 223 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 8.7g of protein, 10.5g of fat, and 23.1g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 1.2g. 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 or noodles with cheese is catalogued there as FDC ID 2708811, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey 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.

Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Macaroni or noodles with cheese balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

At 4% 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
  • 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 100g Amount per serving Calories 223 % Daily Value* Total Fat 11g 13% Saturated Fat 5g 26% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 25mg 8% Sodium 358mg 16% Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 2g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 9g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 170mg 13% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 103mg 2% * 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 100g

Macro Breakdown

223
Calories per 100g

223 kcal = 11% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%11of 2,000 kcal
223 kcal = 11% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 8.7gF: 10.5gC: 23.1g
8.7g
Protein
17% DV
10.5g
Total Fat
13% DV
23.1g
Carbs
8% DV
1.2g
Fiber
4% DV
2.4g
Sugar
no FDA DV
358mg
Sodium
16% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Macaroni or noodles with cheese ranks on protein

Its 8.7g 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 or noodles with cheese vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

9 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 23.1 G
8%
Energy 223 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 1.2 G
4%
Protein 8.7 G
17%
Total Sugars 2.4 G
Total lipid (fat) 10.5 G
13%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.00 G
Caffeine 0 MG
Theobromine 0 MG
Water 56.1 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 12 MG
Folate, DFE 54.0 UG
Folate, food 7.0 UG
Folate, total 35.0 UG
Folic acid 28.0 UG
Niacin 1 MG
Riboflavin 0 MG
Thiamin 0 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.3 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) 3.1 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 170 MG
13%
Iron, Fe 1 MG
6%
Potassium, K 103 MG
2%
Sodium, Na 358 MG
16%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 18.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 20 MG
Phosphorus, P 148 MG
Retinol 105.0 UG
Selenium, Se 19.8 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 106.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.5 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 1 MG
Zinc, Zn 1 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 25 MG
8%
Fatty acids, total saturated 5.2 G
26%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 2.4 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 1.1 G
MUFA 16:1 0.12 G
MUFA 18:1 2.3 G
MUFA 20:1 0.02 G
MUFA 22:1 0.00 G
PUFA 18:2 1.0 G
PUFA 18:3 0.11 G
PUFA 18:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:4 0.01 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 0.21 G
SFA 12:0 0.24 G
SFA 14:0 0.76 G
SFA 16:0 2.4 G
SFA 18:0 0.96 G
SFA 4:0 0.18 G
SFA 6:0 0.14 G
SFA 8:0 0.09 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 3.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Macaroni or noodles with cheese delivers 8.7g of protein per 100g, more than 47% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 223 calories per 100g.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Macaroni or noodles with cheese, whole grain

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219 cal
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Macaroni or noodles with cheese and meat

Survey
210 cal
P: 11.8gF: 11.2gC: 15.1g

Macaroni or noodles with cheese and frankfurters or hot dogs

Survey
209 cal
P: 6.2gF: 12.3gC: 18.7g

Macaroni or noodles with cheese and egg

Survey
185 cal
P: 5.9gF: 9.5gC: 19.0g

Macaroni or noodles with cheese, made from packaged mix

Survey
179 cal
P: 4.6gF: 8.0gC: 22.2g

Macaroni or noodles with cheese and chicken or turkey

Survey
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P: 12.5gF: 7.6gC: 14.8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Macaroni or noodles with cheese? ▼
Macaroni or noodles with cheese contains 223 calories per 100g. It has 8.7g of protein, 10.5g of fat, and 23.1g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Macaroni or noodles with cheese? ▼
Per 100g, Macaroni or noodles with cheese has 8.7g protein (16% of calories), 10.5g fat, and 23.1g carbs. Fiber: 1.2g. Sugar: 2.4g.
How much sodium is in Macaroni or noodles with cheese? ▼
Macaroni or noodles with cheese contains 358mg of sodium per 100g, which is 16% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Macaroni or noodles with cheese high in fiber? ▼
Macaroni or noodles with cheese contains 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 4% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Macaroni or noodles with cheese keto-friendly? ▼
Macaroni or noodles with cheese has 23.1g of carbs per 100g (41% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Macaroni or noodles with cheese good for a diet? ▼
Macaroni or noodles with cheese has 223 calories per 100g. Fat content: 10.5g.
How does Macaroni or noodles with cheese compare to other foods? ▼
Macaroni or noodles with cheese provides 223 calories and 8.7g protein per 100g. 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 2708811) — USDA Survey 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.

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