Casey's Quick Lowfat Mac & Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 18.5g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 15.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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".
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 33, for Casey's Quick Lowfat Mac & Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 26% | |
Calories from Fat | 45% | |
Calories from Carbs | 30% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 510 IU | 10.2% | ||
Vitamin C | 0.48 mg | 0.8% | ||
Vitamin D | 21.2 IU | 5.3% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.16 mg | 0.53% | ||
Thiamin | 0.01 mg | 0.9% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.14 mg | 8.3% | ||
Niacin | 0.06 mg | 0.3% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 2% | ||
Folate | 8.8 mcg | 2.2% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.44 mcg | 7.3% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.16 mg | 1.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 266 mg | 26.6% | ||
Iron | 0.74 mg | 4.1% | ||
Magnesium | 8.8 mg | 2.2% | ||
Phosphorus | 170 mg | 17% | ||
Potassium | 106.9 mg | 3.1% | ||
Sodium | 340.8 mg | 14.2% | ||
Zinc | 0.99 mg | 6.6% | ||
Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.8% | ||
Manganese | 0 mg | 0.2% | ||
Selenium | 6.6 mcg | 9.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 6.2% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3.2% | ||
Sugars | 3.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 15.9 g | 31.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 12.4 g | 19.1% | ||
Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 39.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.4 g 19.1%
Saturated Fat 7.9 g 39.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 41.3 mg 13.8%
Sodium 340.8 mg 14.2%
Total Carbohydrates 18.5 g 6.2%
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%
Sugars 3.2 g
Protein 15.9 g 31.8%
Vitamin A 10.2% Vitamin C 0.8%
Calcium 26.6% Iron 4.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 144
Protein 5.4 g | Carbs 21.8 g | Fat 1.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 220
Protein 15.4 g | Carbs 17 g | Fat 10.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 147
Protein 5.9 g | Carbs 13.3 g | Fat 7.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 188
Protein 6 g | Carbs 17.3 g | Fat 10.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 130
Protein 1.3 g | Carbs 11.3 g | Fat 9.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 322
Protein 6.5 g | Carbs 47.7 g | Fat 11.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 263
Protein 6.4 g | Carbs 21.1 g | Fat 17.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 186
Protein 22 g | Carbs 5.3 g | Fat 6 g