Easy No-Boil Macaroni & Cheese has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Riboflavin and Folate.
The food contains 41.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 25.2 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 26, for Easy No-Boil Macaroni & Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 51% | |
Calories from Carbs | 30% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 478.3 IU | 9.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Retinol | 120.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.99 mg | 1.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 8.9 IU | 2.2% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.49 mg | 29% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 1.5 mg | 7.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 60.1 mcg | 15% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 47.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.49 mcg | 8.2% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.49 mg | 4.9% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 302.5 mg | 30.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.99 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 30 mg | 7.5% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 259.1 mg | 25.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 200.5 mg | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 429.3 mg | 17.9% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1.5 mg | 9.9% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 19.2 mcg | 27.4% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 6.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.74 g | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.5 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 12.4 g | 24.8% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 1 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
Valine | 1 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 15.3 g | 23.6% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 47.8% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.5 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 546 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.1 g 47.8%
Saturated Fat 19.4 g 97%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 97.3 mg 32.4%
Sodium 871.5 mg 36.3%
Total Carbohydrates 41.2 g 13.7%
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%
Sugars 1.4 g
Protein 25.2 g 50.4%
Vitamin A 19.4% Vitamin C 3.3%
Calcium 61.4% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 294
Protein 13.5 g | Carbs 35.8 g | Fat 10.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 332
Protein 10.4 g | Carbs 48.1 g | Fat 11.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 232
Protein 9.1 g | Carbs 38.9 g | Fat 4.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 253
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 22.1 g | Fat 13.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 144
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 6.1 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 171
Protein 12.4 g | Carbs 14.8 g | Fat 6.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 118
Protein 9.7 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 3.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 181
Protein 10.1 g | Carbs 3.8 g | Fat 14.2 g