Kraft - Thick & Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 72.98g 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 13.14 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 low 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 average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
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 31, for Kraft - Thick & Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Dinner , and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 7% | |
Calories from Carbs | 79% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 146 mg | 14.6% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 2.6 mg | 14.6% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 0 mg | |||
Sodium | 846.6 mg | 35.3% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 73 g | 24.3% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 11.7% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 11.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 13.1 g | 26.3% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 Calories from Fat 20
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2 g 3.1%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%
Sodium 580 mg 24.2%
Total Carbohydrates 50 g 16.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 8 g
Protein 9 g 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 10% Iron 10%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 198
Protein 5.6 g | Carbs 11.3 g | Fat 14.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 353
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 35.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 365
Protein 13.1 g | Carbs 73 g | Fat 2.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 106
Protein 14.1 g | Carbs 7.1 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 367
Protein 15.5 g | Carbs 67.7 g | Fat 2.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 401
Protein 12 g | Carbs 36.1 g | Fat 24.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 282
Protein 13.2 g | Carbs 46.7 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 317
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 42.3 g | Fat 10.6 g