easy mac and cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 37.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. 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 32, for easy mac and cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 21% | |
Calories from Fat | 46% | |
Calories from Carbs | 33% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 760 IU | 15.2% | ||
Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 2% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.14 mg | 0.47% | ||
Thiamin | 0.2 mg | 13.2% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.25 mg | 14.6% | ||
Niacin | 1.2 mg | 5.8% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 6.1% | ||
Folate | 24.4 mcg | 6.1% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.47 mcg | 7.8% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.8 mg | 8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 665 mg | 66.5% | ||
Iron | 1.3 mg | 7.4% | ||
Magnesium | 41.2 mg | 10.3% | ||
Phosphorus | 210 mg | 21% | ||
Potassium | 249.9 mg | 7.1% | ||
Sodium | 516.5 mg | 21.5% | ||
Zinc | 1.2 mg | 8.3% | ||
Copper | 0.17 mg | 8.5% | ||
Manganese | 1.3 mg | 63% | ||
Selenium | 27.8 mcg | 39.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 37.4 g | 12.5% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10.8% | ||
Sugars | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 24.6 g | 49.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 23.3 g | 35.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.3 g 35.8%
Saturated Fat 15.2 g 76%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 65 mg 21.7%
Sodium 516.5 mg 21.5%
Total Carbohydrates 37.4 g 12.5%
Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%
Sugars 0.7 g
Protein 24.6 g 49.2%
Vitamin A 15.2% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 66.5% Iron 7.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 318
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 38.3 g | Fat 13.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 354
Protein 17 g | Carbs 48.1 g | Fat 10.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 560
Protein 29.7 g | Carbs 58.8 g | Fat 26.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 551
Protein 24.5 g | Carbs 72.7 g | Fat 18.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 239
Protein 7 g | Carbs 21.4 g | Fat 14.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 154
Protein 6.6 g | Carbs 29.3 g | Fat 2 g
Per Serving | Calories 214
Protein 10 g | Carbs 23.6 g | Fat 8.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 193
Protein 13.1 g | Carbs 11.7 g | Fat 10.6 g