Meat Sauce Macaroni has a high-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 45g 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 34 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.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Ideally consumed as a Side 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 Meat Sauce Macaroni, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 35% | |
Calories from Fat | 19% | |
Calories from Carbs | 46% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 45 g | 15% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12% | ||
Sugars | 3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 34 g | 68% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8 g | 12.3% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12.5% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 Calories from Fat 70
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8 g 12.3%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 75 mg 25%
Sodium 380 mg 15.8%
Total Carbohydrates 45 g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 3 g
Protein 34 g 68%
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 8% Iron 25%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 80
Protein 2 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 75
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 1.7 g | Fat 4.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 350
Protein 17 g | Carbs 38 g | Fat 15 g
Per Serving | Calories 440
Protein 21 g | Carbs 26 g | Fat 29 g
Per Serving | Calories 360
Protein 11 g | Carbs 49 g | Fat 14 g
Per Serving | Calories 80
Protein 0 g | Carbs 18 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 220
Protein 2 g | Carbs 56 g | Fat 1.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 230
Protein 4 g | Carbs 30 g | Fat 12 g