Food guide

Canned Macaroni and Cheese

Canned Macaroni and Cheese is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

Dairy

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of canned macaroni and cheese for fair comparison. Typical serving: 30 g — 25 kcal per 30 g serving.

Nutrition information for Canned Macaroni and Cheese
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (30 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	83 kcal	25 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	3.3 g	1 g	4 g
Carbohydrate	11.7 g	3.5 g	14 g
Fat	2.3 g	0.7 g	2.8 g
Fibre	0.7 g	0.2 g	0.8 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of canned macaroni and cheese, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Canned Macaroni and Cheese
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (30 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	17 µg	5.1 µg	2%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.05 mg	0.015 mg	<1%
Vitamin K	0.2 µg	0.06 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.1 mg	0.03 mg	8%
Riboflavin	0.11 mg	0.033 mg	8%
Niacin	1.2 mg	0.36 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.037 mg	0.011 mg	2%
Folate	21 µg	6.3 µg	5%
Vitamin B12	0.15 µg	0.045 µg	6%
Pantothenic acid	0.074 mg	0.022 mg	1%
Choline	5.4 mg	1.6 mg	<1%
Minerals
Calcium	35 mg	10.5 mg	3%
Iron	0.9 mg	0.27 mg	5%
Magnesium	9 mg	2.7 mg	2%
Phosphorus	47 mg	14.1 mg	4%
Potassium	84 mg	25.2 mg	2%
Sodium	302 mg	90.6 mg	13%
Zinc	0.45 mg	0.14 mg	4%
Selenium	9.5 µg	2.9 µg	17%
Copper	0.3 mg	0.09 mg	33%
Manganese	0.22 mg	0.066 mg	10%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat canned macaroni and cheese?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Canned Macaroni and Cheese is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

How to include it

Use as a protein side or in cooking rather than as a sweetened dessert.
Typical pairing ideas: Fruit, Oats, Coffee.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.