Mac and Cheese in a Potato has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 65g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 23.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and low PUFA.
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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average 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.
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 54, for Mac and Cheese in a Potato, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 13% | |
Calories from Fat | 49% | |
Calories from Carbs | 37% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 265.3 IU | 5.3% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 69.1 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 9.1 mg | 15.1% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 6.6 IU | 1.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.31 mg | 20.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.6 mg | 7.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0.31 mg | 15.6% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 45 mcg | 11.3% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 31.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.31 mcg | 5.2% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.31 mg | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 133.1 mg | 13.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.94 mg | 5.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 24.4 mg | 6.1% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 142.2 mg | 14.2% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 270.3 mg | 7.7% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 292 mg | 12.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.94 mg | 6.3% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.31 mg | 15.6% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 11.6 mcg | 16.5% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 6.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 1.2 g | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.3 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 7.3 g | 14.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.3 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.9 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 11.9 g | 18.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 6 g | 30% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.9 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 693 Calories from Fat 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.2 g 58.8%
Saturated Fat 19.2 g 96%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 86.3 mg 28.8%
Sodium 934.4 mg 38.9%
Total Carbohydrates 65 g 21.7%
Dietary Fiber 5.1 g20.4%
Sugars 3.8 g
Protein 23.4 g 46.8%
Vitamin A 17% Vitamin C 48.3%
Calcium 42.6% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 475
Protein 21.4 g | Carbs 31.4 g | Fat 30.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 116
Protein 3.9 g | Carbs 16.3 g | Fat 3.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 261
Protein 10.5 g | Carbs 27 g | Fat 12.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 162
Protein 8.4 g | Carbs 23.7 g | Fat 4.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 122
Protein 11.1 g | Carbs 2.11 g | Fat 7.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 182
Protein 11.4 g | Carbs 11.1 g | Fat 10.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 269
Protein 2.4 g | Carbs 36.1 g | Fat 13.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 143
Protein 9.3 g | Carbs 14.4 g | Fat 5.9 g