Mac 'n cheese with a twist has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 51g 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 21.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average 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. It is also average 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.
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 with a twist, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 40% | |
Calories from Carbs | 42% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 510 IU | 10.2% | ||
Vitamin C | 3.4 mg | 5.7% | ||
Vitamin D | 5.2 IU | 1.3% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.34 mg | 1.1% | ||
Thiamin | 0.66 mg | 44.2% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.43 mg | 25.3% | ||
Niacin | 5.9 mg | 29.7% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 9.3% | ||
Folate | 150 mcg | 37.5% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1 mcg | 16.7% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.52 mg | 5.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 270 mg | 27% | ||
Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | ||
Magnesium | 44 mg | 11% | ||
Phosphorus | 283 mg | 28.3% | ||
Potassium | 228.6 mg | 6.5% | ||
Sodium | 278.4 mg | 11.6% | ||
Zinc | 2.7 mg | 17.9% | ||
Copper | 0.2 mg | 9.9% | ||
Manganese | 0.49 mg | 24.4% | ||
Selenium | 44.7 mcg | 63.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 51 g | 17% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8.8% | ||
Sugars | 2.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 21.1 g | 42.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 21.5 g | 33.1% | ||
Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 486 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.5 g 33.1%
Saturated Fat 11.4 g 57%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 63.8 mg 21.3%
Sodium 278.4 mg 11.6%
Total Carbohydrates 51 g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%
Sugars 2.3 g
Protein 21.1 g 42.2%
Vitamin A 10.2% Vitamin C 5.7%
Calcium 27% Iron 19%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 481
Protein 15.7 g | Carbs 58.5 g | Fat 21.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 354
Protein 23.2 g | Carbs 34.2 g | Fat 12.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 400
Protein 16 g | Carbs 50 g | Fat 15 g
Per Serving | Calories 383
Protein 25.6 g | Carbs 56.7 g | Fat 5.7 g