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Mac & Cheese Shells

Moderate calorie density

Calories 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 Shells 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

PortionWeightCalories
Package78 g250
100 g100 g321

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

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Frequently asked questions about mac & cheese shells

How many calories are in 100 grams of mac & cheese shells?
Mac & Cheese Shells 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 shells?
Mac & Cheese Shells 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 package of mac & cheese shells?
One package of Mac & Cheese Shells weighs about 78 g and provides roughly 250 calories.

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