Mac & Cheese (WW PP 11 per cup) has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 47g 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 18.9 gms of protein, it is 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 57, for Mac & Cheese (WW PP 11 per cup), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 37% | |
Calories from Carbs | 45% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 275 IU | 5.5% | ||
Vitamin C | 4.4 mg | 7.4% | ||
Vitamin D | 24.8 IU | 6.2% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 0.33% | ||
Thiamin | 0 mg | 0.3% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.01 mg | 0.7% | ||
Niacin | 0.02 mg | 0.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.6% | ||
Folate | 2 mcg | 0.5% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.04 mcg | 0.6% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.03 mg | 0.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 144 mg | 14.4% | ||
Iron | 0.52 mg | 2.9% | ||
Magnesium | 2 mg | 0.5% | ||
Phosphorus | 21 mg | 2.1% | ||
Potassium | 129.1 mg | 3.7% | ||
Sodium | 279.6 mg | 11.7% | ||
Zinc | 0.09 mg | 0.6% | ||
Copper | 0.01 mg | 0.4% | ||
Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0.7% | ||
Selenium | 0.63 mcg | 0.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 47 g | 15.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8.8% | ||
Sugars | 4.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 18.9 g | 37.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 17.5 g | 26.9% | ||
Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.5 g 26.9%
Saturated Fat 4.6 g 23%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 33.6 mg 11.2%
Sodium 279.6 mg 11.7%
Total Carbohydrates 47 g 15.7%
Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%
Sugars 4.8 g
Protein 18.9 g 37.8%
Vitamin A 5.5% Vitamin C 7.4%
Calcium 14.4% Iron 2.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 593
Protein 28.3 g | Carbs 61 g | Fat 25.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 381
Protein 26.2 g | Carbs 35.1 g | Fat 15.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 254
Protein 25.9 g | Carbs 24.3 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 162
Protein 9.7 g | Carbs 12.8 g | Fat 7.8 g