Calorie comparison
Mac And Cheese vs Orange
Per 100 grams, orange is the lighter choice by 117 calories, while mac and cheese delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Mac And Cheese | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 47 |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 12 g |
| Fat | 6.6 g | 0.1 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🧀 Mac And Cheese
1 cup (198 g)
325 cal
13.3 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 13.1 g fat
🍊 Orange
1 medium (131 g)
62 cal
1.2 g protein · 15.7 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, mac and cheese or orange?
Per 100 g, mac and cheese has 164 calories and orange has 47. Orange is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, mac and cheese or orange?
Mac And Cheese has 6.7 g of protein per 100 g; orange has 0.9 g. Mac And Cheese wins on protein.
Is mac and cheese or orange better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward orange — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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