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Lite Mac & Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lite Mac & Cheese Recipe

Lite Mac & Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 33.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 77, for Lite Mac & Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat13%
 Calories from Carbs64%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Thiamin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A250 IU5%
Vitamin C0.78 mg1.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.06 mg0.2%
Thiamin0.36 mg23.8%
Riboflavin0.24 mg14%
Niacin3 mg15.2%
Vitamin B60.02 mg0.9%
Folate94 mcg23.5%
Vitamin B120.08 mcg1.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.26 mg2.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium232 mg23.2%
Iron1.5 mg8.6%
Magnesium3.2 mg0.8%
Phosphorus27 mg2.7%
Potassium64.3 mg1.8%
Sodium192 mg8%
Zinc0.18 mg1.2%
Copper0.01 mg0.5%
Manganese0.01 mg0.7%
Selenium2.2 mcg3.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate33.1 g11%
Dietary Fiber4.7 g18.8%
Sugars0.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.9 g23.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3 g4.6%
Saturated Fat1.2 g6%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3 g 4.6%

Saturated Fat 1.2 g 6%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 8.4 mg 2.8%

Sodium 192 mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 33.1 g 11%

Dietary Fiber 4.7 g18.8%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 11.9 g 23.8%

Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 1.3%

Calcium 23.2% Iron 8.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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