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How Many Calories in Mac and Cheese?

1 cup (~200 g) has about 355 calories.

Why estimates miss: Mac and Cheese is a multi-ingredient dish. Boxed and baked versions differ a lot — extra cheese and butter add up per cup. Generic calorie apps undercount the hidden oil, sauce and portion — CalDesk AI's photo estimate is tuned to catch exactly this.

Nutrition (1 cup (~200 g))

Calories	355 kcal
Protein	13 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	16 g

Where the calories come from

About 15% of the calories come from protein, 45% from carbs and 40% from fat. That works out to about 178 calories per 100 g.

Protein: 15% (52 kcal)
Carbs: 45% (160 kcal)
Fat: 40% (144 kcal)

Based on the Atwater factors: 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate, and 9 calories per gram of fat.

Calories by portion size

Portion	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
1 cup (~200 g)	355 kcal	13 g	40 g	16 g
100 g	178 kcal	6.5 g	20 g	8 g
200 g	355 kcal	13 g	40 g	16 g
Half serving	178 kcal	6.5 g	20 g	8 g

Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.

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