Macaroni & Cheese Casserole Homemade has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 12.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 13.8 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 average 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. 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 14, for Macaroni & Cheese Casserole Homemade, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 57% | |
Calories from Carbs | 20% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 640 IU | 12.8% | ||
Vitamin C | 0.12 mg | 0.2% | ||
Vitamin D | 13.6 IU | 3.4% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.32 mg | 1.1% | ||
Thiamin | 0.09 mg | 6.1% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.25 mg | 14.9% | ||
Niacin | 0.62 mg | 3.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 3.2% | ||
Folate | 41.6 mcg | 10.4% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.46 mcg | 7.7% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.41 mg | 4.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 304 mg | 30.4% | ||
Iron | 0.99 mg | 5.5% | ||
Magnesium | 17.6 mg | 4.4% | ||
Phosphorus | 222 mg | 22.2% | ||
Potassium | 66.8 mg | 1.9% | ||
Sodium | 273 mg | 11.4% | ||
Zinc | 1.4 mg | 9.5% | ||
Copper | 0.05 mg | 2.4% | ||
Manganese | 0.11 mg | 5.4% | ||
Selenium | 17.9 mcg | 25.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 4.2% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | ||
Sugars | 2.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 13.8 g | 27.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 15.8 g | 24.3% | ||
Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.8 g 24.3%
Saturated Fat 8.4 g 42%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 118 mg 39.3%
Sodium 273 mg 11.4%
Total Carbohydrates 12.7 g 4.2%
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%
Sugars 2.5 g
Protein 13.8 g 27.6%
Vitamin A 12.8% Vitamin C 0.2%
Calcium 30.4% Iron 5.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 351
Protein 14.9 g | Carbs 34 g | Fat 17.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 266
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 19.7 g | Fat 16.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 331
Protein 30.3 g | Carbs 17.2 g | Fat 15.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 381
Protein 25.9 g | Carbs 43.7 g | Fat 11.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 237
Protein 30.1 g | Carbs 12.2 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 24
Protein 0.4 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 1.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 182
Protein 4.6 g | Carbs 36.3 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 118
Protein 14.5 g | Carbs 7.7 g | Fat 3.1 g