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PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese: calories, sugar and salt
Per portion of PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese contains 480 kcal, 5g of sugar (1.3 teaspoons) and 1.8g of salt. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
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Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese contains 480 kcal, 22g of fat (13g saturated), 48g of carbohydrate (5g sugar), 18g of protein and 1.8g of salt per per portion.
Nutrition by serving: PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Per portion
480 kcal
1.8g
5g
1.3 tsp
48g
18g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese
PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese contains 5g of sugar per per portion (1.3 teaspoons). Sugar level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion
5g 17%
5g 17%
5g 17%
5g 21%
5g 26%
Teaspoons
1.3 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese
PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese contains 1.8g of salt per per portion. Salt level: Moderate. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Per portion
1.8g 30%
1.8g 30%
1.8g 30%
1.8g 36%
1.8g 60%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese
Calories by portion: PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese
Portion
Adult (female) 2000 kcal
Adult (male) 2500 kcal
Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal
Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal
Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Per portion
480 kcal 24%
480 kcal 19%
480 kcal 25%
480 kcal 31%
480 kcal 37%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese
Saturated fat by portion: PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Per portion
13g 65%
13g 43%
13g 65%
13g 72%
13g 81%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Processed cheese sauce with modified starch and stabilisers.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
PizzaExpress prepares food in busy pizzerias where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Per portion of PizzaExpress Mac & Cheese contains 480 kcal — 24% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake.
Per portion contains 5g of sugar — 1.3 teaspoons. This item is moderate in free sugar. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
Per portion contains 1.8g of salt. This item is high in salt — more than a quarter of the adult daily limit.
Per portion contains 18g of protein — 36% of the adult 50g daily reference intake.
Mac & Cheese is suitable for vegetarians but contains animal products.
Mac & Cheese contains: Wheat / Gluten, Milk. PizzaExpress prepares food in busy pizzerias where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
Mac & Cheese is classified as NOVA 4. Processed cheese sauce with modified starch and stabilisers.
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Source: Source: PizzaExpress UK official Allergen Information guide (March 2026), GDA nutrition leaflet, CalorieKing and FatSecret UK nutrition databases. NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
