Macaroni And Cheese
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What it is
Macaroni and cheese is a dish made from cooked macaroni pasta and a cheese sauce. The sauce is typically made with milk, butter, and cheese, often cheddar. It is a popular comfort food in the United States.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use macaroni and cheese as a prepared food product, often sold as a side dish or a main entree. It is commonly found in frozen meals, deli counters, and as a pizza topping.
Health notes
Macaroni and cheese is a food product, not a single ingredient, and its health implications depend on the overall nutritional profile of the specific product, including its sodium, fat, and carbohydrate content. The FDA does not specifically regulate 'macaroni and cheese' as an additive. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual ingredients commonly found in macaroni and cheese, such as pasta and cheese, and have established safety assessments for them.
Allergen info
Macaroni and cheese is not a major allergen itself, but it often contains wheat (in the pasta) and milk (in the cheese sauce), which are two of the nine FDA major allergens. Gluten is present if wheat is used.
Products containing Macaroni And Cheese
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Night Hawk Frozen Foods, Inc.
Steak 'N Mac
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving
200kcal
14.5Protein
11Fat
9.5Carbs
Nestle Usa-Frozen Food Division
Chipotle Macaroni & Cheese Meal Kit, Chipotle
High in sodium — 64% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving
181kcal
6.6Protein
10.0Fat
15.8Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket With BBQ Sauce, Roasted Corn And Creamy Mac & Cheese, Beef Brisket With BBQ Sauce
High in sodium — 47% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving
162kcal
7.9Protein
7.1Fat
17.9Carbs
Linda's Mustard
Mac N' Cheese Argentinian Red Shrimp, Mac N' Cheese
High in sodium — 58% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 53% DV per serving
220kcal
7.9Protein
6.2Fat
27.3Carbs
Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Smart Ones Salisbury Steak, 9.5 Oz
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
89kcal
6.7Protein
2.6Fat
9.3Carbs
Hotel Express International
Mac N Cheese Argentinian Red Shrimp With Elbow Macaroni In A Creamy Cheese Sauce, Mac N Cheese
High in sodium — 87% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 82% DV per serving
8kcal
8.2Protein
6.5Fat
27.4Carbs