Velveeta Mac and Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 26.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 10.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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.
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 Velveeta Mac and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 32% | |
Calories from Carbs | 49% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 425 IU | 8.5% | ||
Vitamin C | 0.18 mg | 0.3% | ||
Vitamin D | 25.2 IU | 6.3% | ||
Vitamin E | 0 mg | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.1 mg | 5.8% | ||
Niacin | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 202 mg | 20.2% | ||
Iron | 0.07 mg | 0.4% | ||
Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
Phosphorus | 242 mg | 24.2% | ||
Potassium | 93.8 mg | 2.7% | ||
Sodium | 444.7 mg | 18.5% | ||
Zinc | 0.51 mg | 3.4% | ||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 0 mcg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | ||
Sugars | 5.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 10.1 g | 20.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 7.9 g | 12.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.9 g 12.2%
Saturated Fat 4.8 g 24%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 27.3 mg 9.1%
Sodium 444.7 mg 18.5%
Total Carbohydrates 26.9 g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 5.6 g
Protein 10.1 g 20.2%
Vitamin A 8.5% Vitamin C 0.3%
Calcium 20.2% Iron 0.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 184
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 13.8 g | Fat 9.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 438
Protein 22.8 g | Carbs 57.8 g | Fat 11.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 114
Protein 6.5 g | Carbs 14 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 152
Protein 9.8 g | Carbs 17.3 g | Fat 5.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 110
Protein 1.8 g | Carbs 16.9 g | Fat 3.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 246
Protein 15.7 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 13.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 269
Protein 32.9 g | Carbs 15.2 g | Fat 8.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 191
Protein 6.1 g | Carbs 33.6 g | Fat 4.9 g