Easy Macaroni and Cheese 5 has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.
The food contains 52.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 35, for Easy Macaroni and Cheese 5, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 16% | |
Calories from Fat | 49% | |
Calories from Carbs | 35% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.33 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 87.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 6.4 IU | 1.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.33 mg | 22.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.33 mg | 19.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 1.3 mg | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 51.5 mcg | 12.9% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 42.1 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.33 mcg | 5.6% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.33 mg | 3.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 180.3 mg | 18% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.67 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 22.4 mg | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 167.2 mg | 16.7% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 150.8 mg | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 347.5 mg | 14.5% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1 mg | 6.7% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.33 mg | 16.7% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 15.4 mcg | 22% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 5.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.6 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.3 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 8.1 g | 16.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.7 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 11.1 g | 17% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34.3% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 606 Calories from Fat 298
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33.1 g 50.9%
Saturated Fat 20.5 g 102.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 100.6 mg 33.5%
Sodium 1038.9 mg 43.3%
Total Carbohydrates 52.7 g 17.6%
Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%
Sugars 1.7 g
Protein 24.2 g 48.4%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 53.9% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 283
Protein 13.7 g | Carbs 21.7 g | Fat 15.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 426
Protein 20.7 g | Carbs 42.7 g | Fat 18.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 249
Protein 10.4 g | Carbs 19.3 g | Fat 14.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 253
Protein 12.6 g | Carbs 23.1 g | Fat 12 g
Per Serving | Calories 41
Protein 1.1 g | Carbs 9.2 g | Fat 0.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 87
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 10.6 g | Fat 1.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 250
Protein 9.4 g | Carbs 23.9 g | Fat 12.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 192
Protein 13 g | Carbs 24.5 g | Fat 4 g