3-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 133g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 57 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 8 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
It belongs to French cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 29, for 3-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 16% | |
Calories from Fat | 47% | |
Calories from Carbs | 37% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 4 IU | 0.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 1 mg | 0.1% | ||
Iron | 8 mg | 44.4% | ||
Potassium | 745 mg | 21.3% | ||
Sodium | 2000 mg | 83.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 133 g | 44.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 5 g | 20% | ||
Sugars | 15 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 57 g | 114% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 75 g | 115.4% | ||
Saturated Fat | 45 g | 225% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1439 Calories from Fat 677
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 75 g 115.4%
Saturated Fat 45 g 225%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 233 mg 77.7%
Sodium 2000 mg 83.3%
Total Carbohydrates 133 g 44.3%
Dietary Fiber 5 g20%
Sugars 15 g
Protein 57 g 114%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C
Calcium 0.1% Iron 44.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 546
Protein 24 g | Carbs 57 g | Fat 25 g
Per Serving | Calories 1313
Protein 42 g | Carbs 164 g | Fat 54 g
Per Serving | Calories 495
Protein 15 g | Carbs 23 g | Fat 37 g
Per Serving | Calories 1331
Protein 63 g | Carbs 150 g | Fat 53 g
Per Serving | Calories 486
Protein 5 g | Carbs 58 g | Fat 28 g
Per Serving | Calories 763
Protein 47 g | Carbs 39 g | Fat 47 g
Per Serving | Calories 729
Protein 22 g | Carbs 25 g | Fat 63 g
Per Serving | Calories 951
Protein 46 g | Carbs 72 g | Fat 55 g