Easy Baked Macaroni & Cheese has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 11.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, 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".
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 an average 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 31, for Easy Baked Macaroni & Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 20% | |
Calories from Fat | 51% | |
Calories from Carbs | 29% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 430 IU | 8.6% | ||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 42.4 IU | 10.6% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 0.27% | ||
Thiamin | 0.06 mg | 4.3% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.17 mg | 10.2% | ||
Niacin | 0.46 mg | 2.3% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 1.9% | ||
Folate | 22 mcg | 5.5% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.36 mcg | 6% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.32 mg | 3.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 232 mg | 23.2% | ||
Iron | 0.36 mg | 2% | ||
Magnesium | 13.2 mg | 3.3% | ||
Phosphorus | 90 mg | 9% | ||
Potassium | 129.8 mg | 3.7% | ||
Sodium | 156.2 mg | 6.5% | ||
Zinc | 0.47 mg | 3.1% | ||
Copper | 0.03 mg | 1.6% | ||
Manganese | 0.07 mg | 3.4% | ||
Selenium | 7.7 mcg | 11% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 3.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1.2% | ||
Sugars | 4.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 7.9 g | 15.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.9 g | 13.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 28.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.9 g 13.7%
Saturated Fat 5.7 g 28.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 25.9 mg 8.6%
Sodium 156.2 mg 6.5%
Total Carbohydrates 11.3 g 3.8%
Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%
Sugars 4.4 g
Protein 7.9 g 15.8%
Vitamin A 8.6% Vitamin C
Calcium 23.2% Iron 2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 240
Protein 13.4 g | Carbs 11.9 g | Fat 15.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 496
Protein 22.1 g | Carbs 74.4 g | Fat 13.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 234
Protein 13.2 g | Carbs 14.2 g | Fat 13.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 340
Protein 13.1 g | Carbs 14 g | Fat 26.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 339
Protein 40.2 g | Carbs 37.6 g | Fat 2.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 118
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 20.2 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 168
Protein 9.4 g | Carbs 18.3 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 188
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 18.6 g | Fat 9.1 g