chicken mac cassarole has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 26.2g 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 25.5 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.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable 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".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
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 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 47, for chicken mac cassarole, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 29% | |
Calories from Fat | 42% | |
Calories from Carbs | 29% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1250 IU | 25% | ||
Vitamin C | 25.9 mg | 43.2% | ||
Vitamin D | 5.2 IU | 1.3% | ||
Vitamin E | 1 mg | 3.3% | ||
Thiamin | 0.23 mg | 15.6% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.44 mg | 26.1% | ||
Niacin | 4.2 mg | 21.2% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 15.1% | ||
Folate | 111.2 mcg | 27.8% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.74 mcg | 12.3% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.2 mg | 12.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 406 mg | 40.6% | ||
Iron | 2 mg | 11.2% | ||
Magnesium | 50 mg | 12.5% | ||
Phosphorus | 416 mg | 41.6% | ||
Potassium | 380.2 mg | 10.9% | ||
Sodium | 349.3 mg | 14.6% | ||
Zinc | 2.9 mg | 19.6% | ||
Copper | 0.14 mg | 7.1% | ||
Manganese | 0.29 mg | 14.5% | ||
Selenium | 28.6 mcg | 40.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 26.2 g | 8.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8.8% | ||
Sugars | 1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 25.5 g | 51% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 16.5 g | 25.4% | ||
Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 47.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.5 g 25.4%
Saturated Fat 9.5 g 47.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 82 mg 27.3%
Sodium 349.3 mg 14.6%
Total Carbohydrates 26.2 g 8.7%
Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%
Sugars 1 g
Protein 25.5 g 51%
Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 43.2%
Calcium 40.6% Iron 11.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 286
Protein 18.8 g | Carbs 16.2 g | Fat 17 g
Per Serving | Calories 30
Protein 3.6 g | Carbs 2.4 g | Fat 1 g
Per Serving | Calories 175
Protein 7 g | Carbs 14.8 g | Fat 10.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 267
Protein 35 g | Carbs 21.7 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 282
Protein 22.8 g | Carbs 36.5 g | Fat 5 g
Per Serving | Calories 350
Protein 48 g | Carbs 18.6 g | Fat 12 g
Per Serving | Calories 97
Protein 9.7 g | Carbs 4.3 g | Fat 5.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 171
Protein 24.9 g | Carbs 7.9 g | Fat 3.4 g