updated mac and cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 17.6g 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 16.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low 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 an average 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 74, for updated mac and cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 47% | |
Calories from Fat | 3% | |
Calories from Carbs | 50% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 455 IU | 9.1% | ||
Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.06 mg | 0.2% | ||
Thiamin | 0.06 mg | 4% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.1 mg | 6% | ||
Niacin | 0.3 mg | 1.5% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 2.6% | ||
Folate | 4.8 mcg | 1.2% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.23 mcg | 3.9% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.35 mg | 3.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 368 mg | 36.8% | ||
Iron | 0.4 mg | 2.2% | ||
Magnesium | 17.2 mg | 4.3% | ||
Phosphorus | 93 mg | 9.3% | ||
Potassium | 224.4 mg | 6.4% | ||
Sodium | 413.1 mg | 17.2% | ||
Zinc | 0.53 mg | 3.5% | ||
Copper | 0.07 mg | 3.3% | ||
Manganese | 0.48 mg | 24.2% | ||
Selenium | 10.4 mcg | 14.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 5.9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 9.2% | ||
Sugars | 1.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 16.6 g | 33.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 0.4 g | 0.62% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4 g 0.62%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 7.5 mg 2.5%
Sodium 413.1 mg 17.2%
Total Carbohydrates 17.6 g 5.9%
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%
Sugars 1.5 g
Protein 16.6 g 33.2%
Vitamin A 9.1% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 36.8% Iron 2.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 301
Protein 13.5 g | Carbs 63.3 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 327
Protein 19 g | Carbs 49.4 g | Fat 6.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 282
Protein 8.2 g | Carbs 32.7 g | Fat 12.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 175
Protein 12.1 g | Carbs 5 g | Fat 12.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 182
Protein 29.7 g | Carbs 14.4 g | Fat 0.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 255
Protein 24.7 g | Carbs 13.7 g | Fat 11.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 214
Protein 23.5 g | Carbs 26.4 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 320
Protein 28.2 g | Carbs 17.5 g | Fat 17.2 g