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lite mac and cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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lite mac and cheese Recipe

lite mac and cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 49g 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 9.7 gms of protein, it is average 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. 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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 50, for lite mac and cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat14%
 Calories from Carbs71%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A110 IU2.2%
Vitamin C0.18 mg0.3%
Vitamin D8.4 IU2.1%
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0.01 mg0.5%
Riboflavin0.03 mg1.7%
Niacin0.02 mg0.1%
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.4%
Folate1.2 mcg0.3%
Vitamin B120.08 mcg1.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.07 mg0.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium125 mg12.5%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Magnesium2.4 mg0.6%
Phosphorus21 mg2.1%
Potassium33.9 mg1%
Sodium606.5 mg25.3%
Zinc0.08 mg0.5%
Copper0 mg0.1%
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0.42 mcg0.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate49 g16.3%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.7 g19.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.4 g6.8%
Saturated Fat2.4 g12%
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.4 g 6.8%

Saturated Fat 2.4 g 12%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 16.2 mg 5.4%

Sodium 606.5 mg 25.3%

Total Carbohydrates 49 g 16.3%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 9.7 g 19.4%

Vitamin A 2.2% Vitamin C 0.3%

Calcium 12.5% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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