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Stamford Street Co. Macaroni Cheese nutrition: calories, saturated fat and salt

Stamford Street Co. Macaroni Cheese is a ready meal, a complete dish cooked and packaged to reheat at home. Alongside the main ingredients it typically carries added salt, fat and other components of convenience food, which places it in NOVA group 4. The numbers below show what the pack delivers; it is a handy option, though the same dish cooked at home usually has less salt and saturated fat. It adds vitamins, minerals and fibre to your day. Work out what a pack delivers, for any age, below.

Stamford Street Co. Macaroni Cheese nutrition calculator
Calories, sugar, fat and salt by portion. Change the age and every percentage updates.

Stamford Street Co. Macaroni Cheese nutrition per 100g and per portion

Typical valuesPer 100gPer portion (400g)
Energy128512
Fat4.2g16.8g
of which saturates1.8g7.2g
Carbohydrate16.4g65.6g
of which sugars1.1g4.4g
of which added sugars0g0g
Fibre1.3g5.2g
Protein5.4g21.6g
Salt0.56g2.2g

Calories, saturated fat and salt, by age

For a whole ready meal the numbers that matter most are calories, saturated fat and salt. The tables below set each against age-appropriate guidance.

Calories in Stamford Street Co. Macaroni Cheese by age

One pack (400g) provides about 512 calories. Set against a typical day's energy, that is a large share of the total, more so for younger children.

Age groupTypical daily caloriesIn one pack (400g)% of that
Adult2250kcal512kcal
23%
Age 15 to 182433kcal512kcal
21%
Age 11 to 142033kcal512kcal
25%
Age 7 to 101750kcal512kcal
29%
Age 4 to 61550kcal512kcal
33%

Sugar in Stamford Street Co. Macaroni Cheese

One pack (400g) contains about 4.4g of total sugar. A UK label does not separate natural from added sugar, but for a dish like this we estimate roughly 0.0g of it is added in cooking, with the rest coming naturally from ingredients such as vegetables, tomato or dairy. Added (free) sugar is the part that counts toward the daily limit the NHS sets, shown by age below.

Age groupDaily free sugar limitIn one pack (400g)% of that
Adult30g0g
0%
Age 15 to 1830g0g
0%
Age 11 to 1430g0g
0%
Age 7 to 1024g0g
0%
Age 4 to 619g0g
0%
Estimated figure. UK labels declare total sugars only, not added sugars, so the added amount here is estimated from the total by subtracting the sugar typically found naturally in a dish of this type. Treat it as a guide, not a label value.

Fat in Stamford Street Co. Macaroni Cheese: high, mostly saturated

Stamford Street Co. Macaroni Cheese is naturally high in fat, with about 16.8g per portion, and most of it is saturated (7.2g). There is 0g of added fat, but the table shows how the saturated fat compares with the daily maximum, so it is best enjoyed in smaller amounts.

Age groupMax saturated fatIn one pack (400g)% of that
Adult24g7.2g
30%
Age 15 to 1830g7.2g
24%
Age 11 to 1425g7.2g
29%
Age 7 to 1022g7.2g
33%
Age 4 to 618g7.2g
40%

Salt in Stamford Street Co. Macaroni Cheese by age

Because stamford street co. macaroni cheese is salted, a portion carries about 2.24g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.

Age groupMax saltIn one pack (400g)% of that
Adult6g2.24g
37%
Age 15 to 186g2.24g
37%
Age 11 to 146g2.24g
37%
Age 7 to 105g2.24g
45%
Age 4 to 63g2.24g
75%

Protein in Stamford Street Co. Macaroni Cheese by age

One pack (400g) provides about 21.6g of protein. The table shows how that compares with daily protein needs by age.

Age groupDaily protein (RNI)In one pack (400g)% of that
Adult50g22g
43%
Age 15 to 1855g22g
39%
Age 11 to 1442g22g
51%
Age 7 to 1028g22g
77%
Age 4 to 620g22g
108%

Is Stamford Street Co. Macaroni Cheese processed?

Yes. Stamford Street Co. Macaroni Cheese is an ultra-processed food (NOVA group 4). Ready meals are formulated with added salt, fats, starches and additives to survive packaging and reheating. As an occasional convenience that is fine, but cooking the same dish at home usually means less salt and saturated fat and no additives.

Stamford Street Co. Macaroni Cheese nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in stamford street co. macaroni cheese?

One pack (400g) has about 512 calories.

How many calories are in stamford street co. macaroni cheese?

One pack (400g) has about 512 calories.

Is stamford street co. macaroni cheese good for you?

Stamford Street Co. Macaroni Cheese is convenient, but as an ultra-processed meal it is often high in salt and saturated fat, so best balanced with fresher meals across the week.

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Nutrition data from McCance and Widdowson and UK FoodData Central, per 100g raw edible portion; values are reference figures and can vary by variety and ripeness. Reference intakes: EU NRVs for labelling and UK RNIs (SACN) for age-based needs. For guidance only.