Creamy low fat Mac and Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 42.8g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 14.5 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 low 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
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 69, for Creamy low fat Mac and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 12% | |
Calories from Carbs | 66% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 395 IU | 7.9% | ||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 62 IU | 15.5% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.42 mg | 1.4% | ||
Thiamin | 0.12 mg | 7.8% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.12 mg | 6.9% | ||
Niacin | 0.6 mg | 3% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 8.2% | ||
Folate | 35.6 mcg | 8.9% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.38 mcg | 6.4% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.12 mg | 1.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 248 mg | 24.8% | ||
Iron | 0.7 mg | 3.9% | ||
Magnesium | 11.6 mg | 2.9% | ||
Phosphorus | 114 mg | 11.4% | ||
Potassium | 233.9 mg | 6.7% | ||
Sodium | 197.3 mg | 8.2% | ||
Zinc | 0.59 mg | 3.9% | ||
Copper | 0.05 mg | 2.5% | ||
Manganese | 0.12 mg | 6% | ||
Selenium | 3.3 mcg | 4.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 42.8 g | 14.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3.6% | ||
Sugars | 7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 14.5 g | 29% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 3.5 g | 5.4% | ||
Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.5 g 5.4%
Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 21.1 mg 7%
Sodium 197.3 mg 8.2%
Total Carbohydrates 42.8 g 14.3%
Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%
Sugars 7 g
Protein 14.5 g 29%
Vitamin A 7.9% Vitamin C
Calcium 24.8% Iron 3.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 312
Protein 22 g | Carbs 45.6 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 376
Protein 20.4 g | Carbs 40.5 g | Fat 14.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 291
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 52 g | Fat 4.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 213
Protein 12.9 g | Carbs 17 g | Fat 10.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 55
Protein 5.6 g | Carbs 5.1 g | Fat 1.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 271
Protein 4.7 g | Carbs 45.2 g | Fat 8.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 130
Protein 8.1 g | Carbs 17.6 g | Fat 2.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 198
Protein 10.2 g | Carbs 36.4 g | Fat 1.4 g