Macaroni and Cheese - Dinner the Cheesiest has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 68.57g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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. With 12.86 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
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 23, for Macaroni and Cheese - Dinner the Cheesiest, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 12% | |
Calories from Carbs | 74% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 142.9 mg | 14.3% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 2.6 mg | 14.3% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 828.6 mg | 34.5% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 68.6 g | 22.9% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 8.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 12.9 g | 25.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 5 g | 7.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 Calories from Fat 32
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.5 g 5.4%
Saturated Fat 2 g 10%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 15 mg 5%
Sodium 580 mg 24.2%
Total Carbohydrates 48 g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 6 g
Protein 9 g 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 10% Iron 10%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 104
Protein 4.2 g | Carbs 15.1 g | Fat 3.3 g
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Protein 7.8 g | Carbs 14.1 g | Fat 11 g
Per 100g | Calories 106
Protein 6.6 g | Carbs 13.5 g | Fat 2.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 263
Protein 10.4 g | Carbs 21.2 g | Fat 13.4 g
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Protein 13.3 g | Carbs 51 g | Fat 4.6 g
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Protein 12.1 g | Carbs 65.5 g | Fat 7.8 g
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Per 100g | Calories 316
Protein 12.2 g | Carbs 40.8 g | Fat 11.2 g