Easy, 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 Iron, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 109g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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. With 52 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 high MUFA and average PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 20, for Easy, Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 44% | |
Calories from Carbs | 38% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.34 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 143.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 9.1 IU | 2.3% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0.34 mg | 22.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.34 mg | 19.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 3.4 mg | 16.8% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 114.8 mcg | 28.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 96.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.67 mcg | 11.2% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.67 mg | 6.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 0.34 mg | 0.03% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 1.7 mg | 9.4% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 41.8 mg | 10.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 328.6 mg | 32.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 226.9 mg | 6.5% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 304.1 mg | 12.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 2 mg | 13.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.34 mg | 16.8% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 34.3 mcg | 49.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 36.7 g | 12.2% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.9 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 1 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0.3 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.7 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1 mg | |||
Leucine | 1 mg | |||
Lysine | 1 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.3 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 1 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.7 mg | |||
Valine | 1 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.7 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.7 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 4.7 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 1 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 19.2 g | 29.5% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1163 Calories from Fat 513
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 57 g 87.7%
Saturated Fat 29.9 g 149.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 138.6 mg 46.2%
Sodium 903.2 mg 37.6%
Total Carbohydrates 109 g 36.3%
Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%
Sugars 2.8 g
Protein 52 g 104%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 0.1% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 253
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 22.1 g | Fat 13.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 232
Protein 9.1 g | Carbs 38.9 g | Fat 4.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 199
Protein 5.7 g | Carbs 20.3 g | Fat 10.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 341
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 58.3 g | Fat 6.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 194
Protein 14.7 g | Carbs 1.65 g | Fat 13.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 139
Protein 8.4 g | Carbs 9.2 g | Fat 7.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 207
Protein 15.2 g | Carbs 23 g | Fat 5.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 74
Protein 4.3 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 0.41 g