Mac and Cheese With Buffalo Chicken 1 has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 72.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 38.4 gms of protein, it is very 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 average MUFA and low PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 gives a good yield of Iron at 6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high 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 34, for Mac and Cheese With Buffalo Chicken 1, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 21% | |
Calories from Fat | 40% | |
Calories from Carbs | 39% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.5 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 81.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 6 mg | 10.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 26.7 IU | 6.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Thiamin | 0.25 mg | 16.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.25 mg | 14.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 2.5 mg | 12.6% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 12.6% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 46.9 mcg | 11.7% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 31.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg | 8.4% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.5 mg | 5% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 156.4 mg | 15.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.5 mg | 8.4% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 21.2 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 160.5 mg | 16% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 178.6 mg | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 550.3 mg | 22.9% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1 mg | 6.7% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.25 mg | 12.6% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 16.1 mcg | 23% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 2.8 g | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.3 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 9.7 g | 19.3% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0.3 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.2 g | 12.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24.1% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.3 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 735 Calories from Fat 292
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.5 g 50%
Saturated Fat 19.1 g 95.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 160.1 mg 53.4%
Sodium 2184.5 mg 91%
Total Carbohydrates 72.6 g 24.2%
Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.6%
Sugars 11.1 g
Protein 38.4 g 76.8%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 40%
Calcium 62.1% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 286
Protein 12.8 g | Carbs 20.2 g | Fat 17.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 133
Protein 15.4 g | Carbs 9 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 336
Protein 11.9 g | Carbs 26.7 g | Fat 20.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 320
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 27 g | Fat 19.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 60
Protein 0.9 g | Carbs 5 g | Fat 4.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 172
Protein 13.5 g | Carbs 16.1 g | Fat 5.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 88
Protein 2.3 g | Carbs 2.27 g | Fat 7.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 112
Protein 1.5 g | Carbs 15.7 g | Fat 2.9 g