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Panera Bread

Signature Mac & Cheese - Large

Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.

Vegetarian
980
Calories
33g
Protein
66g
Carbs
2090mg
Sodium
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15

1 × 980 cal = 980 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

91%
Sodium2090mg
175%
Sat Fat35g
30%
Sugar15g

On the heavier side for sodium and sat fat. Balance it out later.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
980

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
62g79%
Saturated Fat
35g175%
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
155mg52%
Sodium
2090mg91%
Total Carbohydrates
66g24%
Dietary Fiber
2g7%
Total Sugars
15g
Protein
33g66%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score Breakdown
NomScore
D
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
213.3 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
3.6 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.5 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
980 cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.2 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
3.4 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Panera Bread Signature Mac & Cheese - Large healthy?

The Panera Bread Signature Mac & Cheese - Large earns a Nom Score of D (42/100). Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the Panera Bread Signature Mac & Cheese - Large?

The Panera Bread Signature Mac & Cheese - Large has 980 calories, with 33g protein, 66g carbs, 15g sugar, and 2090mg sodium.

Is the Panera Bread Signature Mac & Cheese - Large vegetarian or vegan?

The Panera Bread Signature Mac & Cheese - Large is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at Panera Bread.

What is the Nom Score of the Panera Bread Signature Mac & Cheese - Large?

It scores D — below average. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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