Kraft - Macaroni & Cheese Crackers Crunchy Cheddar Big Bag has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 60g 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. With 10 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's average 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 6.67 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 Snack.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 12, for Kraft - Macaroni & Cheese Crackers Crunchy Cheddar Big Bag, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 8% | |
Calories from Fat | 43% | |
Calories from Carbs | 49% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 76.7 mg | 7.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 1013.3 mg | 29% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 933.3 mg | 38.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 60 g | 20% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 13.3% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 3.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 10 g | 20% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 23.3 g | 35.9% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 41.7% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7 g 10.8%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%
Sodium 280 mg 11.7%
Total Carbohydrates 18 g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 1 g
Protein 3 g 6%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C
Calcium 2.3% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 500
Protein 9.5 g | Carbs 61.9 g | Fat 23.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 333
Protein 13.3 g | Carbs 66.7 g | Fat 6.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 500
Protein 10 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 23.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 500
Protein 10 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 23.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 500
Protein 9.5 g | Carbs 61.9 g | Fat 23.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 250
Protein 12.5 g | Carbs 6.3 g | Fat 18.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 500
Protein 10 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 23.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 500
Protein 10 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 23.3 g