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Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Kraft - Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

The food contains 68.57g 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 15.71 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.86 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. 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.

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 27, for Kraft - Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat9%
 Calories from Carbs74%

Why this is good for you

  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietHIGH
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium142.9 mg14.3%Top 30%High
Iron3.9 mg21.4%Top 10%Very High
Sodium800 mg33.3%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate68.6 g22.9%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.7%Top 30%High
Sugars10 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.7 g31.4%Top 30%High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.6 g5.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.7%Mid 40%Average
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 Calories from Fat 25

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.5 g 3.8%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 560 mg 23.3%

Total Carbohydrates 48 g 16%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 11 g 22%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 10% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://calorielab.com/brands/kraft-macaroni-and-cheese-dinner/84/2005018 Embed Table:

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