Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Cheddar Mac & Cheese by Daiya has 355 kcal per 100 g. One serving (62 g) is about 220 kcal.

Cheddar Mac & Cheese contains 6.5 g of protein per 100 g — about 4 g per 62 g serving.

Yes — carbohydrates provide 89% of its calories (82.3 g per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is sugar). It also delivers 1.6 g of fiber.

Yes — only 1.6 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its 82.3 g of carbs come from starch and fiber rather than sugar.

Yes — 935.5 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 41% of the daily value.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (355 kcal), sodium (935.5 mg). Overall that places it in band C.

About 28 g of Cheddar Mac & Cheese equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Yes — 355 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 178 kcal.