My Own Macaroni and Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 90g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and average 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 30 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.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
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 62, for My Own Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 31% | |
Calories from Carbs | 52% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 500 mg | 50% | ||
Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | ||
Potassium | 660 mg | 18.9% | ||
Sodium | 640 mg | 26.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 90 g | 30% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 6 g | 24% | ||
Sugars | 10 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 30 g | 60% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 24 g | 36.9% | ||
Saturated Fat | 13 g | 65% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 690 Calories from Fat 210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24 g 36.9%
Saturated Fat 13 g 65%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 60 mg 20%
Sodium 640 mg 26.7%
Total Carbohydrates 90 g 30%
Dietary Fiber 6 g24%
Sugars 10 g
Protein 30 g 60%
Vitamin A 110% Vitamin C 50%
Calcium 50% Iron 25%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 320
Protein 17 g | Carbs 37 g | Fat 11 g
Per Serving | Calories 620
Protein 27 g | Carbs 51 g | Fat 34 g
Per Serving | Calories 770
Protein 35 g | Carbs 79 g | Fat 36 g
Per Serving | Calories 510
Protein 29 g | Carbs 40 g | Fat 26 g
Per Serving | Calories 490
Protein 28 g | Carbs 64 g | Fat 16 g
Per Serving | Calories 30
Protein 1 g | Carbs 5 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 610
Protein 38 g | Carbs 70 g | Fat 20 g
Per Serving | Calories 170
Protein 17 g | Carbs 7 g | Fat 9 g