Creamy Boursin Macaroni and Cheese has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Folate.
The food contains 67g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 19.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 48, for Creamy Boursin Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 16% | |
Calories from Fat | 29% | |
Calories from Carbs | 55% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1.8 IU | 0% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 68.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 4.8 mg | 8.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 6.1 IU | 1.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.8 mg | 9.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 51.5 mcg | 12.9% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 3 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.61 mcg | 10.1% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.61 mg | 6.1% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 197.6 mg | 19.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 77 mg | 19.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 251.5 mg | 25.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 268.5 mg | 7.7% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 269 mg | 11.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.8 mg | 12.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.61 mg | 30.3% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 9.7 mcg | 13.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 40.6 g | 13.5% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 22.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 11.6 g | 23.3% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.6 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.6 mg | |||
Valine | 0.6 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.6 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.6 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.6 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 9.5 g | 14.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 5 g | 24.8% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478 Calories from Fat 140
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.6 g 24%
Saturated Fat 8.2 g 41%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 46.5 mg 15.5%
Sodium 443.8 mg 18.5%
Total Carbohydrates 67 g 22.3%
Dietary Fiber 9.2 g36.8%
Sugars 1.2 g
Protein 19.2 g 38.4%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 13.3%
Calcium 32.6% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 178
Protein 10.4 g | Carbs 14.1 g | Fat 8.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 180
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 23.3 g | Fat 5.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 260
Protein 10.9 g | Carbs 34 g | Fat 8.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 290
Protein 9.1 g | Carbs 19.6 g | Fat 19.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 108
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 11.2 g | Fat 5.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 92
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 6.8 g | Fat 4.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 210
Protein 14.5 g | Carbs 17.5 g | Fat 8.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 132
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 10.8 g | Fat 9.1 g