Light mac and cheese with broccoli has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.
The food contains 42.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 13.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
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.
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.
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 69, for Light mac and cheese with broccoli, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 20% | |
Calories from Fat | 18% | |
Calories from Carbs | 62% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 260 IU | 5.2% | ||
Vitamin C | 60 mg | 100% | ||
Vitamin D | 16 IU | 4% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0.07% | ||
Thiamin | 0.01 mg | 0.4% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.06 mg | 3.3% | ||
Niacin | 0.02 mg | 0.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.6% | ||
Folate | 1.6 mcg | 0.4% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.13 mcg | 2.2% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.11 mg | 1.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 211 mg | 21.1% | ||
Iron | 1.4 mg | 7.6% | ||
Magnesium | 3.2 mg | 0.8% | ||
Phosphorus | 29 mg | 2.9% | ||
Potassium | 203.3 mg | 5.8% | ||
Sodium | 588.4 mg | 24.5% | ||
Zinc | 0.12 mg | 0.8% | ||
Copper | 0 mg | 0.2% | ||
Manganese | 0 mg | 0.1% | ||
Selenium | 0.98 mcg | 1.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 14.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 31.2% | ||
Sugars | 9.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 13.3 g | 26.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 5.4 g | 8.3% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.4 g 8.3%
Saturated Fat 2.2 g 11%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 21.5 mg 7.2%
Sodium 588.4 mg 24.5%
Total Carbohydrates 42.3 g 14.1%
Dietary Fiber 7.8 g31.2%
Sugars 9.1 g
Protein 13.3 g 26.6%
Vitamin A 5.2% Vitamin C 100%
Calcium 21.1% Iron 7.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 276
Protein 9.7 g | Carbs 49 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 378
Protein 16.3 g | Carbs 43 g | Fat 16.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 355
Protein 14.1 g | Carbs 31.1 g | Fat 18.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 340
Protein 12.7 g | Carbs 48.5 g | Fat 10.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 364
Protein 22 g | Carbs 48.7 g | Fat 9 g
Per Serving | Calories 405
Protein 19.2 g | Carbs 66.7 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 257
Protein 12.5 g | Carbs 41.3 g | Fat 7.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 287
Protein 8 g | Carbs 14 g | Fat 22.1 g