Laughing Mac & 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 B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 90.2g 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 74.8 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 average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 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. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Laughing Mac & Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 10, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 48% | |
Calories from Carbs | 28% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.34 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 154.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 7.6 mg | 12.6% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 15.8 IU | 4% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0.34 mg | 22.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.34 mg | 20.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 5.2 mg | 25.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.34 mg | 17.2% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 105.2 mcg | 26.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 82.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.69 mcg | 11.5% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.69 mg | 6.9% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 0.34 mg | 0.03% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 2.1 mg | 11.5% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 47.8 mg | 11.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 0.34 mg | 0.03% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Potassium | 305.8 mg | 8.7% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 802 mg | 33.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 2.7 mg | 18.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.34 mg | 17.2% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 40.2 mcg | 57.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 31 g | 10.3% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Starch | 23.4 g | |||
Sugars | 1.9 g | |||
Sucrose | 0.3 mg | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.7 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 25.7 g | 51.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0.3 mg | |||
Threonine | 1 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 1.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 2.1 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.7 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.3 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 1.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 1 mg | |||
Valine | 1.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 1 mg | |||
Histidine | 1 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 6.2 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.7 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 1.4 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 23.5 g | 36.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 64.6 g | |||
Ash | 4.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1282 Calories from Fat 615
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 68.3 g 105.1%
Saturated Fat 37.3 g 186.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 209.9 mg 70%
Sodium 2333.7 mg 97.2%
Total Carbohydrates 90.2 g 30.1%
Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.6%
Sugars 5.4 g
Protein 74.8 g 149.6%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 36.7%
Calcium 0.1% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 282
Protein 9.4 g | Carbs 20 g | Fat 18.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 110
Protein 4.6 g | Carbs 15.3 g | Fat 3.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 435
Protein 23.5 g | Carbs 27.6 g | Fat 25.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 288
Protein 13.3 g | Carbs 16.8 g | Fat 18.6 g