Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
Golden Corral

Macaroni and Cheese, Down Home

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Golden Corral Macaroni and Cheese, Down Home is fat-leaning, with about 59% of macro calories from fat. Each serving has 260 calories, 13g protein, 14g carbs, and 17g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

0.5 cup (125g)
Serving Size
125 g
Serving Weight
260
Calories
Per serving
13 g
Protein
14 g
Carbs
17 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories260 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17 g22%
Saturated Fat 7 g35%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 40 mg13%
Sodium 820 mg36%
Total Carbohydrate 14 g5%
Dietary Fiber 0 g0%
Total Sugars 2 g—
Protein 13 g26%
Vitamin A—
Vitamin C—
Vitamin D—
Calcium—
Iron—
Potassium—
Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

260
kcal
Protein13 g (20%)
Carbs14 g (21%)
Fat17 g (59%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density5/10

20% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index7.9/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate65 min walk

About 26 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 13 g26%
Fiber 0 g0%
Sodium 820 mg36%
Sugars 2 g—
Saturated Fat 7 g35%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein5/10 protein density from 13g protein and 260 calories.Yes
Lower carb14g carbs per serving.Yes
Low fat17g total fat per serving.No
High sugar2g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium820mg sodium per serving.Yes
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Macaroni and Cheese, Down Home Compared With Nearby Items

Compared with Arroz Con Leche, another Sides item at Golden Corral, Macaroni and Cheese, Down Home has 80 fewer calories than it and 6g more protein than it. That makes this page useful for deciding between nearby menu choices, not just reading a raw nutrition label.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Macaroni and Cheese, Down Home are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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