Cheeeeesy Mac and Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 77.2g 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. With 108 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's very high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very 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 4, for Cheeeeesy Mac and Cheese, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 20% | |
Calories from Fat | 65% | |
Calories from Carbs | 14% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1.2 IU | 0% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.24 mg | 0.39% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Vitamin D | 12.1 IU | 3% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0.24 mg | 15.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.47 mg | 27.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 1.2 mg | 5.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0.24 mg | 11.8% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 46 mcg | 11.5% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 31.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg | 19.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.95 mg | 9.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 0.47 mg | 0.05% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 1.4 mg | 7.9% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 38.2 mg | 9.5% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 0.47 mg | 0.05% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Potassium | 0.24 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 1125.6 mg | 46.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 3.6 mg | 23.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.24 mg | 11.8% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 24.6 mcg | 35.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.55 g | 2.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Starch | 9 g | |||
Sugars | 1.6 g | |||
Sucrose | 6.2 mg | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.2 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 25.6 g | 51.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.7 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1.2 mg | |||
Leucine | 1.2 mg | |||
Lysine | 2.1 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 1.2 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 1.2 mg | |||
Valine | 1.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.9 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.9 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 5.5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 1.2 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 36.7 g | 56.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 10.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 57.8 g | |||
Ash | 5.5 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2133 Calories from Fat 1392
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 154.7 g 238%
Saturated Fat 86.4 g 432%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 441.2 mg 147.1%
Sodium 4749.9 mg 197.9%
Total Carbohydrates 77.2 g 25.7%
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%
Sugars 6.8 g
Protein 108 g 216%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 0.2% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 228
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 7.4 g | Fat 16.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 233
Protein 9.4 g | Carbs 22.5 g | Fat 11.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 242
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 29.4 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 280
Protein 12 g | Carbs 20.5 g | Fat 16.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 133
Protein 6.3 g | Carbs 15.5 g | Fat 5.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 28
Protein 0.77 g | Carbs 6.5 g | Fat 0.19 g
Per Serving | Calories 132
Protein 7.8 g | Carbs 20.5 g | Fat 2.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 349
Protein 12.4 g | Carbs 24.8 g | Fat 22.3 g