Popeyes Homestyle Mac & Cheese
Homestyle Mac & Cheese from Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is made with butter, cream, and shredded cheese. It’s available in two sizes: Regular and Large.
A regular size contains:
Review this comprehensive overview of the nutritional information and allergens in a side dish of Popeyes macaroni and cheese.
Mac & Cheese Nutritional Information
Nutritional information is based on an order of Popeyes macaroni and cheese.
Daily Value
Daily value (% DV) indicates the amount a specific nutrient in the pasta side dish, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use the %DV to compare foods and select the best option for your dietary goals.
As shown in the chart below, Popeye’s mac and cheese is high in saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol.
% Daily Value
Use the %DV to determine if the food contains a low (5% or less) or high (20% or more) level of specific nutrients.|
Regular |
Large | |
|
Saturated Fat |
105% |
180% |
|
Sodium |
22% |
67% |
|
Cholesterol |
20% |
60% |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
One regular-sized order of the cheesy pasta dish has 280 calories. The large bowl has approximately three times the amount of calories.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient, by serving size.
Calories by Macronutrient
|
Regular |
Large | |
|---|---|---|
|
Calories from Fat |
180 |
550 |
|
Calories from Total Carbs |
60 |
180 |
|
Calories from Protein |
40 |
120 |
|
Total Calories |
280 |
850 |
Over 60% of the total calories are derived from total fats. Carbohydrates make up approximately 21% of the total calories and the remaining 14% is from proteins.
Popeyes Mac & Cheese
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Popeyes fast food restaurant. Calories may vary by location or due to variations in how the side dish is prepared onsite.
Total Fat
The smaller cup of macaroni and cheese contains 21 grams of total fats. That is high.
Based on guidance from the FDA, a nutrient that contributes a 20% daily value or greater is considered high. The amount of total fats in Popeyes’ macaroni and cheese exceeds that threshold with a 27% DV.
We noticed a possible error in the publicly-available nutrition information published by Popeyes.
Their report states that one serving of mac & cheese contains 21 grams of saturated fat. That appears to be an error given that there are 21 grams of total fat.
For comparison, nutrition facts for a large size order of the pasta dish report 36 grams of saturated fat, 57% of the 63 grams of total dietary fats.
We contacted Popeyes with a request to confirm or update the saturated fat and will update this report once we have more information.
Sodium and Dietary Cholesterol
The smallest serving size contains 510mg of sodium. That is high with a 22% daily value (based on 2,000 calorie diet).
In addition, the amount of dietary cholesterol is also considered high. A regular order contains 60 milligrams of cholesterol (20% DV).
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving (% Daily Value)
|
Regular |
Large | |
|
Calories |
280 |
550 |
|
Total Fat |
21g (27%) |
63g (81%) |
|
Saturated Fat* |
12g (60%) |
36g (180%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0.5g |
1.5g |
|
Cholesterol |
60mg (20%) |
180mg (60%) |
|
Sodium |
510mg (22%) |
1540mg (67%) |
|
Carbohydrates |
16g (6%) |
48g (17%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
0g (0%) |
1g (4%) |
|
Total Sugars |
3g |
9g |
|
Protein |
11g |
33g |
*Amount of saturated fat in regular size Mac & Cheese is an estimate based on proportion of total fats in size Large.
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
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Allergens
The fast food restaurant’s macaroni & cheese dish is made with butter and cream. Ingredients contain egg, milk, soy, and wheat.
Popeyes restaurant staff prepare foods in a shared space. All menu items may contain or come in contact with other allergens.
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