Calorie comparison
Mac And Cheese vs Orange Juice
Per 100 grams, orange juice is the lighter choice by 119 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 Juice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 45 |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 10 g |
| Fat | 6.6 g | 0.2 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 Juice
1 cup (248 g)
112 cal
1.7 g protein · 24.8 g carbs · 0.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, mac and cheese or orange juice?
Per 100 g, mac and cheese has 164 calories and orange juice has 45. Orange Juice is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, mac and cheese or orange juice?
Mac And Cheese has 6.7 g of protein per 100 g; orange juice has 0.7 g. Mac And Cheese wins on protein.
Is mac and cheese or orange juice 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 juice — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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