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Macros in Mac and cheese

100 g of Mac and cheese provides 7 g protein, 6 g fat and 20 g carbs. Adjust the weight to see your serving, or compare the macros per 100 calories below.

Protein, fat and carbs per 100 g

Protein
7 g
Fat
6 g
Carbs
20 g

164 kcal per 100 g

These are reference values. Ingredients and preparation can change the result.

Calories in Mac and cheese

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In your portion

328 kcal

Protein
14 g
Fat
12 g
Carbs
40 g

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Compare Mac and cheese macros per 100 calories

Equal weights and equal calories answer different questions. The values below show the grams of each macro for 100 calories of this food, using the same reference entry. They are not percentages, daily targets or a suggested serving.

Protein
4.3 g
Fat
3.7 g
Carbs
12.2 g

Reference portion: cup (200 g). This is an example amount, not a recommended portion. Weigh your food when possible: a cup, slice or piece can vary in size.

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Compare macros by serving weight

PortionCaloriesProteinFatCarbs
50 g82 kcal3.5 g3 g10 g
100 g164 kcal7 g6 g20 g
200 g328 kcal14 g12 g40 g

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What changes the calories?

Oil, sauces, sugar, toppings, cooking method and portion weight can change mac and cheese calories quickly.

FAQ

How do I calculate macros for a serving of Mac and cheese?

Multiply each per-100 g value by the serving weight and divide by 100. A 200 g portion gives about 14 g protein, 12 g fat and 40 g carbs.

Can I compare these macros with a food label?

First match the serving weight and preparation. Compare per 100 g with per 100 g, or scale both entries to the same portion. Use the package values for a specific branded product.

Is mac and cheese good for calorie tracking?

Yes, as long as you track portion size. The biggest source of error is usually weight, sauces, oil and mixed ingredients.

How Mac and cheese compares

Of the 6 other foods in this table, 1 has less protein per 100 g than Mac and cheese and 4 have more.

Calories, protein, fat and carbs per 100 g
FoodProteinCaloriesFatCarbs
Mac and cheese (this page)7 g164 kcal6 g20 g
RisottoLeast protein4 g145 kcal5 g20 g
Paella9 g156 kcal5 g18 g
Pad Thai7 g153 kcal5 g20 g
Chicken curry9 g120 kcal7 g6 g
Butter chickenMost protein10 g160 kcal11 g6 g
Chili con carne8 g110 kcal4 g10 g

Data sources

Reference values are compiled from USDA FoodData Central, Open Food Facts and curated food databases. Your actual portion may differ by recipe, brand and cooking method.

Nutrition data methodology

Nutrition values are estimates for calorie tracking and may vary by recipe, brand, cooking method and portion size. Not medical advice.

Last updated: October 3, 2026