Kraft - Easy Mac Alfredo Macaroni & Cheese Microwave Cup has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 67.24g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average 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 12.07 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 average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 8.62 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.
It belongs to American cuisine. 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 23, for Kraft - Easy Mac Alfredo Macaroni & Cheese Microwave Cup, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 12% | |
Calories from Fat | 18% | |
Calories from Carbs | 69% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 63.8 mg | 6.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 8.6 mg | 47.9% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 432.8 mg | 12.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 1017.2 mg | 42.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 67.2 g | 22.4% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 10.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 12.1 g | 24.1% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 7.8 g | 11.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 21.6% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.5 g 6.9%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%
Sodium 590 mg 24.6%
Total Carbohydrates 39 g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 6 g
Protein 7 g 14%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C
Calcium 3.7% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 310
Protein 12.7 g | Carbs 38.1 g | Fat 11.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 296
Protein 13.3 g | Carbs 51 g | Fat 4.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 379
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 69 g | Fat 6 g
Per 100g | Calories 377
Protein 11.5 g | Carbs 68.9 g | Fat 6.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 316
Protein 12.2 g | Carbs 40.8 g | Fat 11.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 357
Protein 21.4 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 32.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 379
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 69 g | Fat 6 g
Per 100g | Calories 377
Protein 11.5 g | Carbs 68.9 g | Fat 6.6 g