Chick-fil-A Mac & Cheese Nutrition Information
The Mac & Cheese from Chick-fil-A® is made with three types of cheeses and baked to order. The dish is available in three sizes: small, medium, and large.
A medium order contains 450 calories, 29 grams of fat, 28 grams of carbohydrates, and 20 grams of protein.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in a bowl of macaroni and cheese from Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant.
Mac & Cheese Nutritional Information
Nutritional information in this guide is based on a size Medium with a serving weight of 227 grams, unless otherwise noted.
The percentage daily value illustrates how much a specific nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Calories
A single medium-sized order of the cheesy pasta dish has 450 calories.
Over half of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up approximately 24% of the total calories and the remaining 18% is from proteins.
Here is a breakout of the total calories derived from dietary fat, carbs, and protein:
- 260 calories from total fats
- 110 calories from carbohydrates
- 80 calories from protein
- 450 calories per serving
The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Chick-fil-A. Calories may vary by location or due to variations in how the dish is prepared.
Calories Vary by Size
While the composition of calories from fat, carbs, and protein remain the same, the total calories vary by size.
Dietary Fat
A single serving of the macaroni and cheese contains 29 grams of total fats, including 16 grams of saturated fat. That is high on both counts.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Saturated Fat
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the US Department of Health and Human Services) recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
To that end, the 16 grams of saturated fat contributes approximately 145 calories per serving. That’s 80% of the recommend limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Saturated Fats are found in dairy products, spreads, and plant oils, among other food items. The FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
Sodium and Dietary Cholesterol
The side dish has 1,210 milligrams of sodium per serving. That is significant.
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the amount of sodium is over half the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day.
In addition, the amount of dietary cholesterol is also considered high. The 85 milligrams of cholesterol per serving is 28% of the recommended daily limit of 300 milligrams.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size Medium (227g)
CALORIES
450TOTAL FAT
29g(37%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
28g(10%DV)
PROTEIN
20g| Saturated Fat | 16g (80%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 70mg (23%DV) |
| Sodium | 1190mg (52%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g (11%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 3g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Nutrition Facts by Size
The following table is a summary of the nutritional information for Chick-fil-A macaroni & cheese, by size.
Mac & Cheese Nutritional Information
| SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | 136g | 227g | 425g |
| Calories | 270 | 450 | 840 |
| Fat | 17g | 29g | 53g |
| — Saturated Fat | 10g | 16g | 30g |
| — Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | 0.5g |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 70mg | 130mg |
| Sodium | 710mg | 1,190mg | 2,230mg |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 28g | 53g |
| — Fiber | 2g | 3g | 5g |
| — Sugars | 2g | 3g | 6g |
| Protein | 12g | 20 | 38g |
Mac & Cheese Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
There are a lot of ingredients in Chick-fil-A’s macaroni & cheese. Here is the complete list:
Ingredients:Cooked Elbow Macaroni, Water, Pasteurized Cheese Spread, Margarine, Montamore Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Soybean Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Parmesan Cheese and Asiago Cheese, Natural Butter Flavor, Romano Cheese, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Sugar, Emulsifying Salt, Lactic Acid, Egg Yolk Powder, Emulsifier, Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour, Sodium Polyphosphate and Sodium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Natural Cheese Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Cheese, Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Dimethylpolysiloxane, and Propellant.
| FOOD PRODUCT | INGREDIENTS |
|---|---|
| Cooked Elbow Macaroni | Water, durum wheat semolina, egg white, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid |
| Pasteurized Cheese Spread | American cheese made with milk, cheese culture, salt, and enzymes; water, whey, sodium phosphate, whey protein concentrate, nonfat dry milk, salt, milkfat, artificial color |
| Margarine | Palm oil, soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, water, salt, whey, mono and diglycerides, soy lecithin, sodium benzoate [preservative], natural and artificial butter flavor, beta carotene, Vitamin A palmitate |
| Montamore Cheese | Pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, powdered cellulose to prevent caking |
| Cheddar Cheese | Pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, water, salt, oleoresin paprika, apocarotenal |
| Parmesan Cheese and Asiago Cheese | Cultured milk, salt, enzymes, natural flavor, cellulose, salt |
| Natural Butter Flavor | Maltodextrin, modified butter oil, salt, dehydrated butter, shortening powder, guar gum, sodium bicarbonate, annatto and turmeric |
| Romano Cheese | Pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, natural flavor, cellulose, salt |
| Emulsifying Salt | Sodium polyphosphate, sodium phosphate |
| Lactic Acid | Lactic acid, calcium lactate |
| Egg Yolk Powder | Dried egg yolks, phospholipase |
| Emulsifier | Mono- and diglycerides prepared from fully hydrogenated palm oil |
| Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour | Wheat flour, niacin, malted barley flour, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid |
| Natural Cheese Flavor | Maltodextrin, whey solids, natural bleu cheese flavor, salt |
| Cheese | Cheddar cheese made with cultured pasteurized milk, pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, and annatto; Monterey Jack cheese made with cultured pasteurized milk, pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, and enzymes; potato starch, powdered cellulose, and natamycin |
Not listed in order of dominance.
Purpose of Select Ingredients
Allergens
Chick-fil-A Macaroni & Cheese is made with ingredients that contains egg, milk, soy, and wheat.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Chick-fil-A
