Family Friendly Macaroni & Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 31.6g 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 10.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, 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 a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
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 65, for Family Friendly Macaroni & Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 23% | |
Calories from Carbs | 58% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 185 IU | 3.7% | ||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 14 IU | 3.5% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.06 mg | 0.2% | ||
Thiamin | 0.01 mg | 0.5% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.08 mg | 4.5% | ||
Niacin | 0.04 mg | 0.2% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.8% | ||
Folate | 2.8 mcg | 0.7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.18 mcg | 3% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.13 mg | 1.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 91 mg | 9.1% | ||
Iron | 0.07 mg | 0.4% | ||
Magnesium | 5.2 mg | 1.3% | ||
Phosphorus | 66 mg | 6.6% | ||
Potassium | 46.4 mg | 1.3% | ||
Sodium | 87.2 mg | 3.6% | ||
Zinc | 0.35 mg | 2.3% | ||
Copper | 0.01 mg | 0.3% | ||
Manganese | 0 mg | 0.1% | ||
Selenium | 2 mcg | 2.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 31.6 g | 10.5% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12.8% | ||
Sugars | 2.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 10.5 g | 21% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 5.6 g | 8.6% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.6 g 8.6%
Saturated Fat 2.9 g 14.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 13.2 mg 4.4%
Sodium 87.2 mg 3.6%
Total Carbohydrates 31.6 g 10.5%
Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%
Sugars 2.6 g
Protein 10.5 g 21%
Vitamin A 3.7% Vitamin C
Calcium 9.1% Iron 0.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 377
Protein 18.3 g | Carbs 45.6 g | Fat 13.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 162
Protein 7.9 g | Carbs 23 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 255
Protein 11.2 g | Carbs 22.6 g | Fat 13.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 518
Protein 23.1 g | Carbs 47.7 g | Fat 26.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 166
Protein 11.3 g | Carbs 27 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 110
Protein 6 g | Carbs 13.7 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 112
Protein 2 g | Carbs 11.1 g | Fat 9.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 314
Protein 9.3 g | Carbs 48.9 g | Fat 6.4 g