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Traditional Macaroni & Cheese

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 554512, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 238g serving, sourced verbatim.

500
Caloriesmoderate density
22.0g
Proteinhigh · 44% DV
51.0g
Carbsgood source · 19% DV
23.0g
Fathigh · 29% DV
500 calories per 238g serving

Traditional Macaroni & Cheese contains 500 calories per 238g serving according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 22.0g of protein, 23.0g of fat, and 51.0g of carbohydrates per serving. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 49% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Traditional Macaroni & Cheese carries 9.2g of protein per 100g, more than 49% of USDA whole foods.

9.2g
protein per 100g
Top 51%
protein vs USDA whole foods
210
calories per 100g
2.5g
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.

FDA labeling rules →

Traditional Macaroni & Cheese by NOT A BRANDED ITEM contains 500 calories per 238g serving (210 kcal per 100g USDA basis), according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 22.0g of protein, 23.0g of fat, and 51.0g of carbohydrates per 238g serving. Dietary fiber: 1.9g. 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. Traditional Macaroni & Cheese is catalogued there as FDC ID 554512, a branded food entry from NOT A BRANDED ITEM. 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

Traditional Macaroni & 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 1071mg per 238g serving (47% 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.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 238g Amount per serving Calories 500 % Daily Value* Total Fat 23g 29% Saturated Fat 14g 70% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 69mg 23% Sodium 1071mg 47% Total Carbohydrate 51g 19% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 6g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 22g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 500mg 38% Iron 3mg 15% 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 238g serving · 210 kcal per 100g basis

Macro Breakdown

500
Calories per 238g serving
210 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: 22.0gF: 23.0gC: 51.0g
22.0g
Protein
44% DV
23.0g
Total Fat
29% DV
51.0g
Carbs
19% DV
1.9g
Fiber
7% DV
6.0g
Sugar
no FDA DV
1071mg
Sodium
47% DV

Values shown per 238g 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 Traditional Macaroni & Cheese ranks on protein

Its 9.2g 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 - Traditional Macaroni & Cheese vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

9 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 21.4 G
8%
Energy 210 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.80 G
3%
Protein 9.2 G
18%
Total Sugars 2.5 G
Total lipid (fat) 9.7 G
12%

Vitamins

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

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 210 MG
16%
Iron, Fe 1 MG
6%
Sodium, Na 450 MG
20%
Vitamin A, IU 315 IU

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 29 MG
10%
Fatty acids, total saturated 5.9 G
29%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G

Key takeaways

  • Traditional Macaroni & Cheese delivers 22.0g of protein per 100g, more than 49% 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 Traditional Macaroni & Cheese? ▼
Traditional Macaroni & Cheese contains 500 calories per 238g serving (210 cal per 100g basis, USDA storage). It has 22.0g of protein, 23.0g of fat, and 51.0g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Traditional Macaroni & Cheese? ▼
Per 238g serving, Traditional Macaroni & Cheese has 22.0g protein (18% of calories), 23.0g fat, and 51.0g carbs. Fiber: 1.9g. Sugar: 6.0g.
How much sodium is in Traditional Macaroni & Cheese? ▼
Traditional Macaroni & Cheese contains 1071mg of sodium per 238g serving, which is 47% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Traditional Macaroni & Cheese high in fiber? ▼
Traditional Macaroni & Cheese contains 1.9g of dietary fiber per 238g serving, which is 7% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Traditional Macaroni & Cheese keto-friendly? ▼
Traditional Macaroni & Cheese has 51.0g of carbs per 238g serving (41% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Traditional Macaroni & Cheese good for a diet? ▼
Traditional Macaroni & Cheese has 500 calories per 238g serving. With 22.0g of protein, it can help with satiety. Fat content: 23.0g.
How does Traditional Macaroni & Cheese compare to other foods? ▼
Traditional Macaroni & Cheese provides 500 calories and 22.0g protein per 238g serving. That is 23 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 554512) — 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 238g serving for this product, the headline values (calories, macros) are multiplied by 238/100 = 2.380 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

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.