Creamy Macaroni and Four Cheeses has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 56.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 20.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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 63, for Creamy Macaroni and Four Cheeses, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 29% | |
Calories from Carbs | 52% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.41 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 53.1 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 3.7 mg | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 15.6 IU | 3.9% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0.41 mg | 27.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.41 mg | 24.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 2.1 mg | 10.3% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 71.2 mcg | 17.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 55.1 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.41 mcg | 6.9% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.41 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 163.4 mg | 16.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 25.5 mg | 6.4% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 158.4 mg | 15.8% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 218.1 mg | 6.2% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 231.2 mg | 9.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.2 mg | 8.2% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.41 mg | 20.6% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 20.2 mcg | 28.8% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 23.3 g | 7.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 2.7 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.4 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 8.6 g | 17.2% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.4 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.4 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 5.8 g | 8.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.6 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14 g 21.5%
Saturated Fat 8 g 40%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 40.4 mg 13.5%
Sodium 561.8 mg 23.4%
Total Carbohydrates 56.7 g 18.9%
Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%
Sugars 6.6 g
Protein 20.9 g 41.8%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 39.7% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 289
Protein 9.7 g | Carbs 19.1 g | Fat 19.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 442
Protein 17.8 g | Carbs 36.5 g | Fat 24.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 178
Protein 10.4 g | Carbs 14.1 g | Fat 8.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 290
Protein 11.6 g | Carbs 40.6 g | Fat 9.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 33
Protein 2 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 1.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 24
Protein 1.1 g | Carbs 4.9 g | Fat 0.42 g
Per Serving | Calories 189
Protein 14.5 g | Carbs 7.4 g | Fat 11 g
Per Serving | Calories 340
Protein 26.4 g | Carbs 9.2 g | Fat 21.3 g