Mac and cheese prepared has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 52g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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 36, for Mac and cheese prepared, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 9% | |
Calories from Fat | 37% | |
Calories from Carbs | 54% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 495 IU | 9.9% | ||
Vitamin C | 0.18 mg | 0.3% | ||
Vitamin D | 18 IU | 4.5% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 1% | ||
Thiamin | 0.01 mg | 0.5% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.03 mg | 2% | ||
Niacin | 0.02 mg | 0.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.4% | ||
Folate | 1.6 mcg | 0.4% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.11 mcg | 1.8% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.08 mg | 0.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 228 mg | 22.8% | ||
Iron | 1.8 mg | 10.1% | ||
Magnesium | 2.4 mg | 0.6% | ||
Phosphorus | 24 mg | 2.4% | ||
Potassium | 36.9 mg | 1.1% | ||
Sodium | 784.8 mg | 32.7% | ||
Zinc | 0.09 mg | 0.6% | ||
Copper | 0 mg | 0.1% | ||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 0.63 mcg | 0.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 52 g | 17.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 8.8 g | 17.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 15.8 g | 24.3% | ||
Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.8 g 24.3%
Saturated Fat 9.4 g 47%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 39.4 mg 13.1%
Sodium 784.8 mg 32.7%
Total Carbohydrates 52 g 17.3%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 1 g
Protein 8.8 g 17.6%
Vitamin A 9.9% Vitamin C 0.3%
Calcium 22.8% Iron 10.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 409
Protein 22 g | Carbs 17.2 g | Fat 28 g
Per Serving | Calories 314
Protein 16.3 g | Carbs 31.7 g | Fat 13.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 233
Protein 9.5 g | Carbs 18.5 g | Fat 12.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 338
Protein 17.3 g | Carbs 11.3 g | Fat 24.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 377
Protein 34 g | Carbs 47.7 g | Fat 5.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 208
Protein 26.2 g | Carbs 20.3 g | Fat 1.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 313
Protein 5 g | Carbs 50.8 g | Fat 10.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 226
Protein 32.7 g | Carbs 11.9 g | Fat 2.5 g