Mac and Cheese 4 has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 89.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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. With 30.6 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.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 very 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 35, for Mac and Cheese 4, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 30% | |
Calories from Carbs | 52% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 292.8 IU | 5.9% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 62 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0.45 mg | 30.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.45 mg | 26.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 3.2 mg | 15.8% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 110.4 mcg | 27.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 94.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.45 mcg | 7.5% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.45 mg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 227.1 mg | 22.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.8 mg | 10.1% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 38 mg | 9.5% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 255.2 mg | 25.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 295.5 mg | 8.4% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 352.1 mg | 14.7% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1.8 mg | 12.1% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.45 mg | 22.6% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 32.6 mcg | 46.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 13.5% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 1.7 g | |||
Glucose | 0.5 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.5 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.9 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 13.8 g | 27.7% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.9 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.9 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
Valine | 0.9 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 10.4 g | 15.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.3 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 692 Calories from Fat 206
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.9 g 35.2%
Saturated Fat 13.7 g 68.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 59.8 mg 19.9%
Sodium 778.1 mg 32.4%
Total Carbohydrates 89.5 g 29.8%
Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%
Sugars 3.7 g
Protein 30.6 g 61.2%
Vitamin A 12.9% Vitamin C 6.7%
Calcium 50.2% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 265
Protein 9 g | Carbs 21 g | Fat 16.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 107
Protein 7.6 g | Carbs 20.2 g | Fat 0.46 g
Per Serving | Calories 154
Protein 7.7 g | Carbs 7.2 g | Fat 10.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 110
Protein 4.6 g | Carbs 15.3 g | Fat 3.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 95
Protein 11.1 g | Carbs 10.1 g | Fat 1 g
Per Serving | Calories 114
Protein 5.4 g | Carbs 11.1 g | Fat 5.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 88
Protein 11 g | Carbs 3.3 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 131
Protein 16.7 g | Carbs 1.44 g | Fat 5.9 g