Annie’s Mac And Cheese Nutritional Info | Key Facts

One cup prepared Annie’s mac & cheese lands around 260–360 calories, with 7–15g protein depending on variety and add-ins.

What You Get Per Serving

Boxed pasta with cheese sauce brings quick starch energy and a solid dairy-based protein hit. Most boxes list nutrition for the dry mix and a second line “about 1 cup prepared.” On classic shells and cheddar, one prepared cup tends to sit near 300 calories with around 10 grams of protein, while high-protein lines reach 15 grams per cup. Sodium runs higher than homemade, so portion control helps.

Below is a quick comparison across popular flavors. Calories are “as packaged” per dry-mix serving, and protein reflects brand panels. Across flavors, white cheddar runs a bit lighter than classic cheddar, gluten-free reads denser, and the protein line leads for protein.

Common Boxes: Calories & Protein (Per Dry Serving)

Product	Calories	Protein (g)
Shells & White Cheddar	260	11
Classic Cheddar Mac	270	10
Organic Shells & Real Aged Cheddar	260	10
Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar	310	7
Vegan Mac Cheddar Flavor	260	7
Super! Mac Shells & White Cheddar	280	15

Home Prep Changes The Numbers

Milk, fat, and mix-ins move totals more than the dry label suggests. Treat them like dials and set the bowl you want most.

Three Levers

• Milk: Nonfat or unsweetened soy keeps calories down; 2% adds creaminess and about 30 calories per 1/4 cup in the pot.
• Butter: One tablespoon adds about 100 calories and most of the saturated fat in a classic prep. Half a tablespoon trims that swing fast.
• Boosts: Veggies stretch volume; tuna or the “Super!” line lifts protein without more cheese.

Close Variant Heading: Annie’s Macaroni And Cheese Nutrition Facts For Home Prep

A half-box bowl with 2% milk and one teaspoon of butter lands near 330–360 calories and 11–12 grams of protein. Skip butter and use nonfat milk and your cup drops closer to 260–300 calories. Pick “Super!” when you want more protein per bite.

How Much Sodium In A Bowl

Sauce packets carry most of the salt. A prepared cup often lands near one-quarter of a day’s limit. If you watch blood pressure, aim for a bowl that keeps you under half the daily value and skip extra salt. The label pegs the daily value for sodium at 2,300 mg for adults, so a 540–690 mg cup is a meaningful chunk.

Label Literacy That Pays Off

Match the column to how you’ll eat it: “as packaged” or “about 1 cup prepared.” Check serving size first. Then scan calories, protein, saturated fat, and sodium. Five percent daily value is low; 20 percent is high. Many bowls sit in the mid-teens for protein and around one-quarter to one-third for sodium.

Picking A Box

For fewer calories, choose white cheddar or vegan and prepare with nonfat milk and no butter. For more protein, grab the “Super!” box or add tuna. If you prefer classic cheddar, stick to one cup and pair it with a green side.

When To Check The Brand Page

If a store image crops the panel, open the official listing for the full line, including the prepared column; the Shells & Real Aged Cheddar page is a good example.

Portion Plans For Busy Weeks

Cook the full box and spoon out measured cups, or make one cup and chill the rest for later. Leftovers keep two to three days in the fridge and reheat with a splash of milk. For kids, keep the base plain and set out add-ins so everyone can customize without shifting the count.

Simple Swaps

• Half the butter for a lighter bowl.
• Use nonfat milk or unsweetened soy drink.
• Fold in broccoli or peas for volume.
• Add tuna for lean protein.

Add-Ins And Toppings: Calorie & Protein Cheatsheet

These portions fit a single bowl and keep math simple.

Popular Add-Ins (Portion → Calories & Protein)

Add-In	Calories	Protein (g)
Butter, 1 Tbsp	~100	<1
2% Milk, 1/4 cup	~30	2
Shredded Cheddar, 1/4 cup	~110	7
Broccoli, 1/2 cup cooked	~25	1–2
Tuna (water-packed), 2–3 oz	~100–140	20–22

Cut Sodium Without Losing Flavor

Cook pasta in unsalted water. Hold back a teaspoon of sauce powder and thin with pasta water for the same gloss. Lemon, garlic powder, smoked paprika, or a pinch of mustard powder brighten the bowl so you won’t miss extra salt.

Method Notes

Brand calories and protein come from public product panels. The add-ins table uses standard portions from widely used databases. Your bowl can sit above or below these ranges based on milk, butter, or extra cheese. When you want exact numbers, weigh your dry pasta, measure liquids, and read the prepared column on your specific box.

Helpful References

You can verify numbers on the FDA daily values page and the brand’s official listings. Both open in new tabs so you won’t lose your place.