Impromptu Mac and Cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 42.1g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 19.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.
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.
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 53, for Impromptu Mac and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 29% | |
Calories from Carbs | 49% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 150 IU | 3% | ||
Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1% | ||
Thiamin | 0.83 mg | 55% | ||
Niacin | 9.8 mg | 49% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 6% | ||
Folate | 280 mcg | 70% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 200 mg | 20% | ||
Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | ||
Magnesium | 48 mg | 12% | ||
Potassium | 144 mg | 4.1% | ||
Sodium | 651 mg | 27.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 14% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6.8% | ||
Sugars | 3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 19.6 g | 39.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 11 g | 16.9% | ||
Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24.5% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11 g 16.9%
Saturated Fat 4.9 g 24.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 53 mg 17.7%
Sodium 651 mg 27.1%
Total Carbohydrates 42.1 g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%
Sugars 3 g
Protein 19.6 g 39.2%
Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 20% Iron 18%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 291
Protein 14.9 g | Carbs 48.9 g | Fat 3.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 496
Protein 16.7 g | Carbs 40.5 g | Fat 29.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 352
Protein 16.4 g | Carbs 19.6 g | Fat 23.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 505
Protein 20.4 g | Carbs 56 g | Fat 23.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 272
Protein 8.4 g | Carbs 15.4 g | Fat 20.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 243
Protein 4.7 g | Carbs 17.7 g | Fat 18.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 314
Protein 28.2 g | Carbs 24.8 g | Fat 11.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 406
Protein 20 g | Carbs 13.2 g | Fat 30.3 g