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Mac N Cheese From Box - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mac N Cheese From Box Recipe

Mac N Cheese From Box has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 51.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 54, for Mac N Cheese From Box, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat8%
 Calories from Carbs77%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C0.24 mg0.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0.01 mg0.6%
Riboflavin0.03 mg2%
Niacin0.02 mg0.1%
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.5%
Folate1.2 mcg0.3%
Vitamin B120.1 mcg1.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.08 mg0.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium30 mg3%
Iron0.02 mg0.1%
Magnesium2.8 mg0.7%
Phosphorus25 mg2.5%
Potassium40.7 mg1.2%
Sodium622.7 mg25.9%
Zinc0.11 mg0.7%
Copper0 mg0.2%
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0.49 mcg0.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate51.2 g17.1%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.8 g19.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.5 g3.8%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.5 g 3.8%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5.5 mg 1.8%

Sodium 622.7 mg 25.9%

Total Carbohydrates 51.2 g 17.1%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 9.8 g 19.6%

Vitamin A Vitamin C 0.4%

Calcium 3% Iron 0.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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