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Macaroni Salad at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
50
low
Glycemic load / serving
16
medium
Nutri-Score
B
A best, E worst
NOVA group
1
unprocessed or minimally processed

American cuisine · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 1 cup (approximately 200 g).

Macaroni Salad nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories350 kcal
Protein6 g
Carbohydrate35 g
Fiber3 g
Sugars5 g
Added sugars2 g
Fat20 g
Saturated fat3 g
Sodium600 mg

Typical ingredients: macaroni, mayonnaise, celery, onion, bell pepper, peas, carrots, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar

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Common questions about macaroni salad

How many calories are in macaroni salad?

NutriOptio estimates 350 calories in one serving (1 cup (approximately 200 g)) of a typical macaroni salad recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is macaroni salad good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 16, which is medium (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of macaroni salad?

NutriOptio grades a typical macaroni salad B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own macaroni salad

Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical macaroni salad in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.