Mac & Cheese
Low calorie densityCheese
Calories per 100 g
132
Density
1.32kcal/g
Protein / 100g
6.6g
Carbs / 100g
15.0g
Fat / 100g
4.8g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Mac & Cheese, Cheese has 1.32 calories per gram (132 per 100 g). Filling foods that keep portions generous while staying easy on your calorie budget. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meal | 227 g | 300 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 132 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein6.6 g / 100 g20% of calories
- Carbs15.0 g / 100 g46% of calories
- Fat4.8 g / 100 g34% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Mac & Cheese, Cheese is 8.8× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (1.32 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Mac & Cheese, Cheese is 2.9× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (1.32 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Mac & Cheese, Cheese is 1.9× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (1.32 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about mac & cheese
- How many calories are in 100 grams of mac & cheese?
- Mac & Cheese, Cheese contains 132 calories per 100 g, along with 6.6 g of protein, 15.0 g of carbohydrates, and 4.8 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of mac & cheese?
- Mac & Cheese, Cheese has a calorie density of 1.32 kcal per gram, which places it in the low tier (0.6 – 1.5 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one meal of mac & cheese?
- One meal of Mac & Cheese, Cheese weighs about 227 g and provides roughly 300 calories.
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