Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Folate.
The food contains 30.9g 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 20.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 29, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 55% | |
Calories from Carbs | 27% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 506.3 IU | 10.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Retinol | 131.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.57 mg | 0.95% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 10.3 IU | 2.6% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.7 mg | 8.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 51.4 mcg | 12.9% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 40.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.57 mcg | 9.5% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.57 mg | 5.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 296.6 mg | 29.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.1 mg | 6.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 25.1 mg | 6.3% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 233.7 mg | 23.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 138.3 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 290.4 mg | 12.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.6% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 16.6 mcg | 23.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 17.7 g | 5.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.69 g | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Starch | 11.4 g | |||
Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.6 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 11.6 g | 23.2% | 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 | 2.9 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 | 16.1 g | 24.7% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 48.9% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 53.1 g | |||
Ash | 1.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459 Calories from Fat 253
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.1 g 43.2%
Saturated Fat 17.1 g 85.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 88.6 mg 29.5%
Sodium 508.2 mg 21.2%
Total Carbohydrates 30.9 g 10.3%
Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%
Sugars 1.2 g
Protein 20.3 g 40.6%
Vitamin A 17.7% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 51.9% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 228
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 25.4 g | Fat 9.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 196
Protein 8.2 g | Carbs 15.2 g | Fat 11.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 344
Protein 15 g | Carbs 33.4 g | Fat 16.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 328
Protein 12.9 g | Carbs 28.6 g | Fat 18 g
Per Serving | Calories 71
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 7.8 g | Fat 3.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 86
Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 6.7 g | Fat 2.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 229
Protein 12.6 g | Carbs 25.2 g | Fat 8.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 0
Protein 0 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 0 g