Bacon Macaroni and Cheese (Cooking Light) has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 50.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 16.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
On top of 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.
It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Bacon Macaroni and Cheese (Cooking Light) has been given a composite ranking of 34, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 32% | |
Calories from Carbs | 52% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 386.7 IU | 7.7% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 81.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 20.5 IU | 5.1% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.2 mg | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 16.9 mcg | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg | 10% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.6 mg | 6% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 220.5 mg | 22% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.6 mg | 3.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 54.2 mg | 13.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 247 mg | 24.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 200 mg | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 935.5 mg | 39% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 1.8 mg | 12% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 7.2 mcg | 10.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 30.5 g | 10.2% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 15.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 0.2 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 9.8 g | 19.6% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.6 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.6 mg | |||
Valine | 0.6 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.6 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.6 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.3 g | 12.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24.7% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 47.6 g | |||
Ash | 3.6 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 Calories from Fat 124
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.8 g 21.2%
Saturated Fat 8.2 g 41%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 40.7 mg 13.6%
Sodium 1552.9 mg 64.7%
Total Carbohydrates 50.7 g 16.9%
Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.6%
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 16.3 g 32.6%
Vitamin A 12.8% Vitamin C 3.3%
Calcium 36.6% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 219
Protein 7.6 g | Carbs 38.5 g | Fat 3.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 461
Protein 21 g | Carbs 31 g | Fat 28 g
Per Serving | Calories 458
Protein 12.2 g | Carbs 27.2 g | Fat 33.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 731
Protein 38 g | Carbs 53 g | Fat 42 g
Per Serving | Calories 183
Protein 1.9 g | Carbs 11.2 g | Fat 15.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 200
Protein 18.4 g | Carbs 14 g | Fat 7.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 145
Protein 10.2 g | Carbs 1.35 g | Fat 10.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 366
Protein 12.8 g | Carbs 73.8 g | Fat 1.5 g