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Homemade mac and cheese calories

Homemade mac and cheese, homemade, prepared
513kcal
1 cup · 230 g, homemade, prepared
16%protein
20 gProtein
53 gCarbs
24 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Homemade, prepared · per 230 g
Calories513 kcal
Protein20 g
Carbohydrate53 g
Fat24 g
Saturated fat11.8 g
Cholesterol58 mg
Sodium823 mg
Potassium237 mg
Iron2.4 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

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Homemade mac and cheese FAQs
How many calories are in a cup of homemade mac and cheese?

About 513 calories in one cup (230 g), or 223 calories per 100 g.

Is mac and cheese good for weight loss?

It is calorie dense at 223 calories per 100 g, with 10.5 g fat, 23.1 g carbs and 8.7 g protein per 100 g.

Homemade mac and cheese vs box mac and cheese: which has more calories?

Homemade has about 513 calories per cup, while mac and cheese made from a packaged mix has about 412 per cup.

How much protein is in homemade mac and cheese?

One cup (230 g) has about 20 g of protein, which is 8.7 g per 100 g.