Mac & Cheese for 2 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Thiamin and Riboflavin.
The food contains 38.4g 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 30.6 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.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 46, for Mac & Cheese for 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 26% | |
Calories from Fat | 41% | |
Calories from Carbs | 33% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 1160 IU | 23.2% | ||
Vitamin C | 3 mg | 5% | ||
Vitamin D | 30 IU | 7.5% | ||
Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 3.6% | ||
Thiamin | 0.36 mg | 23.7% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.35 mg | 20.4% | ||
Niacin | 2.8 mg | 14.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.44 mg | 22.1% | ||
Folate | 76.8 mcg | 19.2% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.1 mcg | 17.8% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.43 mg | 4.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 1357 mg | 135.7% | ||
Iron | 1.3 mg | 7.3% | ||
Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% | ||
Phosphorus | 133 mg | 13.3% | ||
Potassium | 240.8 mg | 6.9% | ||
Sodium | 797.1 mg | 33.2% | ||
Zinc | 0.54 mg | 3.6% | ||
Copper | 0.03 mg | 1.5% | ||
Manganese | 0.05 mg | 2.7% | ||
Selenium | 2.9 mcg | 4.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 12.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 13.6% | ||
Sugars | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 30.6 g | 61.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 21.5 g | 33.1% | ||
Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.5 g 33.1%
Saturated Fat 11.4 g 57%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 62.5 mg 20.8%
Sodium 797.1 mg 33.2%
Total Carbohydrates 38.4 g 12.8%
Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%
Sugars 0.7 g
Protein 30.6 g 61.2%
Vitamin A 23.2% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 135.7% Iron 7.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 253
Protein 17.1 g | Carbs 25.8 g | Fat 8.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 267
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 26.3 g | Fat 14.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 113
Protein 5.4 g | Carbs 18.8 g | Fat 2.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 321
Protein 15 g | Carbs 31.8 g | Fat 15 g