Best Creamy Macaroni and Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 19.6g 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 10.7 gms of protein, it is 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. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high 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 53, for Best Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 60% | |
Calories from Carbs | 26% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 212.5 IU | 4.3% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 52.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 4.8 IU | 1.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0.48 mg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 25 mcg | 6.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 19.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 121.2 mg | 12.1% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 0.48 mg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 10.6 mg | 2.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Phosphorus | 104.3 mg | 10.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 46.6 mg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 247 mg | 10.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.48 mg | 3.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
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 | 9.4 g | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.29 g | 1.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 5.1 g | 10.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.5 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 9.6 g | 14.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 23.3% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20 g 30.8%
Saturated Fat 9.7 g 48.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 43.4 mg 14.5%
Sodium 513.7 mg 21.4%
Total Carbohydrates 19.6 g 6.5%
Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%
Sugars 1.4 g
Protein 10.7 g 21.4%
Vitamin A 8.8% Vitamin C
Calcium 25.2% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 228
Protein 9.8 g | Carbs 16.7 g | Fat 13.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 199
Protein 9.2 g | Carbs 15.6 g | Fat 11.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 126
Protein 11.1 g | Carbs 14.9 g | Fat 2.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 163
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 25.4 g | Fat 1.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 262
Protein 15.9 g | Carbs 8.8 g | Fat 17.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 213
Protein 2.8 g | Carbs 18.4 g | Fat 14.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 125
Protein 22.2 g | Carbs 0.91 g | Fat 3 g
Per Serving | Calories 118
Protein 4.6 g | Carbs 11.2 g | Fat 6.2 g