Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy " Macaroni and Cheese" has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 70.7g 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 33.8 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.
Not only that, the very 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 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.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy " Macaroni and Cheese" has been given a composite ranking of 21, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 48% | |
Calories from Carbs | 35% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.4 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 134.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 11.1 IU | 2.8% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0.4 mg | 26.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.4 mg | 23.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 2.4 mg | 11.9% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 86.1 mcg | 21.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 70.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg | 6.6% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.4 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 289.3 mg | 28.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.6 mg | 8.8% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 33.7 mg | 8.4% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 272.2 mg | 27.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 196 mg | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 377.4 mg | 15.7% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1.6 mg | 10.6% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.4 mg | 19.8% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 25.4 mcg | 36.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 9.4% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.8 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.8 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 13.4 g | 26.8% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.8 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.8 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 17.3 g | 26.6% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 812 Calories from Fat 392
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43.5 g 66.9%
Saturated Fat 26.9 g 134.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 132.8 mg 44.3%
Sodium 951.1 mg 39.6%
Total Carbohydrates 70.7 g 23.6%
Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%
Sugars 1.9 g
Protein 33.8 g 67.6%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 6.7%
Calcium 72.9% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 339
Protein 16.3 g | Carbs 22.4 g | Fat 20.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 329
Protein 12.1 g | Carbs 25.7 g | Fat 19.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 345
Protein 12.6 g | Carbs 26.4 g | Fat 20.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 227
Protein 13.6 g | Carbs 12.9 g | Fat 13.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 41
Protein 1.8 g | Carbs 9.5 g | Fat 0.12 g
Per Serving | Calories 163
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 13.1 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 303
Protein 7 g | Carbs 53.6 g | Fat 5.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 122
Protein 9 g | Carbs 12.5 g | Fat 4 g