mac and cheese with kielbasa has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 34.3g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 12.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 35, for mac and cheese with kielbasa, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 48% | |
Calories from Carbs | 38% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 80 IU | 1.6% | ||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0 mg | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 64 mg | 6.4% | ||
Iron | 1 mg | 5.8% | ||
Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
Phosphorus | 0 mg | |||
Potassium | 0 mg | |||
Sodium | 755.4 mg | 31.5% | ||
Zinc | 0 mg | |||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 0 mcg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 11.4% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 16% | ||
Sugars | 3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 12.4 g | 24.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 19.2 g | 29.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 31.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.2 g 29.5%
Saturated Fat 6.3 g 31.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 46.1 mg 15.4%
Sodium 755.4 mg 31.5%
Total Carbohydrates 34.3 g 11.4%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 3 g
Protein 12.4 g 24.8%
Vitamin A 1.6% Vitamin C
Calcium 6.4% Iron 5.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 488
Protein 39.5 g | Carbs 40.1 g | Fat 19.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 243
Protein 19 g | Carbs 27.7 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 354
Protein 23.2 g | Carbs 34.2 g | Fat 12.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 481
Protein 15.7 g | Carbs 58.5 g | Fat 21.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 305
Protein 29.2 g | Carbs 34.2 g | Fat 5.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 307
Protein 36.7 g | Carbs 2.3 g | Fat 16.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 140
Protein 14 g | Carbs 13.7 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 259
Protein 14.1 g | Carbs 23.4 g | Fat 12.2 g