Mac & Cheese
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
321
Density
3.21kcal/g
Protein / 100g
11.5g
Carbs / 100g
43.6g
Fat / 100g
10.3g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Mac & Cheese has 3.21 calories per gram (321 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 78 g | 250 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 321 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein11.5 g / 100 g15% of calories
- Carbs43.6 g / 100 g56% of calories
- Fat10.3 g / 100 g30% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Mac & Cheese is 21× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (3.21 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Mac & Cheese is 7.0× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (3.21 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Mac & Cheese is 1.3× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (3.21 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about mac & cheese
- How many calories are in 100 grams of mac & cheese?
- Mac & Cheese contains 321 calories per 100 g, along with 11.5 g of protein, 43.6 g of carbohydrates, and 10.3 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of mac & cheese?
- Mac & Cheese has a calorie density of 3.21 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one cup of mac & cheese?
- One cup of Mac & Cheese weighs about 78 g and provides roughly 250 calories.
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