Calories in
macaroni and cheese, canned entree
82 kcal per 100 g Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree contains 82 calories per 100 grams, or about 200 calories per serving. Per 100 g it provides 3.4 g protein, 11.5 g carbohydrate and 2.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 56% carbohydrate, 17% protein, 27% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 244.0 g | 200 | 8.2 g | 28.1 g | 6.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 82 kcal | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 8.2 g |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 6.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 2.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 28.1 g |
| Fibre | 0.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 302.0 mg | 736.9 mg |
| Potassium | 84.0 mg | 205.0 mg |
| Calcium | 35.0 mg | 85.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 17.0 µg | 41.5 µg |
| Cholesterol | 6.0 mg | 14.6 mg |
| Water | 81.4 g | 198.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173325). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How macaroni and cheese, canned entree compares
Among the 20 meals, entrees, and side dishes items on this site, macaroni and cheese, canned entree ranks 19 of 20 by calorie density, against a category average of 162 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 49% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 4.1 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one serving (200 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 41 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in macaroni and cheese, canned entree?
Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree contains 82 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 200 calories per serving. It also provides 3.4 g of protein, 11.5 g of carbohydrate and 2.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of macaroni and cheese, canned entree?
By calories, macaroni and cheese, canned entree is roughly 56% carbohydrate, 17% protein and 27% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a serving?
About 41 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the macaroni and cheese, canned entree I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.