"indian" 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 91.8g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 51.4 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.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and low 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 very 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.
Based on the composite nutritive standing "indian" Macaroni and Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 12, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 20% | |
Calories from Fat | 44% | |
Calories from Carbs | 36% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.37 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 111.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.37 mg | 0.62% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0.37 mg | 24.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.37 mg | 21.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 2.6 mg | 13.1% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 90.7 mcg | 22.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 79.1 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 1.1 mcg | 18.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.75 mg | 7.5% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 0.37 mg | 0.04% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 1.9 mg | 10.4% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 44 mg | 11% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 0.37 mg | 0.04% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Potassium | 0.37 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 673.6 mg | 28.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 2.6 mg | 17.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.37 mg | 18.7% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 34.3 mcg | 49% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 11.4% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Starch | 22.4 g | |||
Sugars | 0.6 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.7 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 19.2 g | 38.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0.4 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.7 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.5 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.4 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 1.1 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.7 mg | |||
Valine | 1.1 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.7 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.7 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 4.9 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.7 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 18.4 g | 28.4% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 56.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 64.9 g | |||
Ash | 3.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1022 Calories from Fat 444
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49.4 g 76%
Saturated Fat 30.3 g 151.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 129.7 mg 43.2%
Sodium 1805.3 mg 75.2%
Total Carbohydrates 91.8 g 30.6%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 1.7 g
Protein 51.4 g 102.8%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 0.1% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 361
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 34 g | Fat 20.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 217
Protein 12.2 g | Carbs 10 g | Fat 13.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 384
Protein 17.4 g | Carbs 43.2 g | Fat 15.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 303
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 33.6 g | Fat 14.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 247
Protein 6.8 g | Carbs 41.7 g | Fat 6.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 78
Protein 0.6 g | Carbs 15.8 g | Fat 2 g
Per Serving | Calories 248
Protein 14.4 g | Carbs 11.4 g | Fat 15.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 235
Protein 17.3 g | Carbs 20.2 g | Fat 8.9 g