Mac & Cheese
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
212
Density
2.12kcal/g
Protein / 100g
9.4g
Carbs / 100g
17.5g
Fat / 100g
11.2g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Mac & Cheese has 2.12 calories per gram (212 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 | 160 g | 339 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 212 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein9.4 g / 100 g18% of calories
- Carbs17.5 g / 100 g34% of calories
- Fat11.2 g / 100 g48% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Mac & Cheese is 14× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (2.12 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Mac & Cheese is 4.6× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (2.12 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Mac & Cheese is 1.2× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (2.12 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about mac & cheese
- How many calories are in 100 grams of mac & cheese?
- Mac & Cheese contains 212 calories per 100 g, along with 9.4 g of protein, 17.5 g of carbohydrates, and 11.2 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of mac & cheese?
- Mac & Cheese has a calorie density of 2.12 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 160 g and provides roughly 339 calories.
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