Macaroni and Cheese 43 has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Folate.
The food contains 38.8g 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. With 13.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 16, for Macaroni and Cheese 43, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 30% | |
Calories from Carbs | 52% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 369.4 IU | 7.4% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 77.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 4.2 mg | 20.8% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 118.1 mcg | 29.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 106.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.4 mg | 13.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 270.8 mg | 27.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.4 mg | 7.7% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 41.7 mg | 10.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 301.4 mg | 30.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 298.6 mg | 8.5% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 966.5 mg | 40.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 2.8 mg | 18.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 38.9 mcg | 55.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 53.9 g | 18% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 17.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 8.6 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 1.4 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 18.2 g | 36.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 1.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.4 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 1.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 1.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 4.2 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 1.4 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 13.8 g | 21.2% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 Calories from Fat 89
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.9 g 15.2%
Saturated Fat 5.9 g 29.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 24.1 mg 8%
Sodium 695.9 mg 29%
Total Carbohydrates 38.8 g 12.9%
Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%
Sugars 6.2 g
Protein 13.1 g 26.2%
Vitamin A 5.3% Vitamin C
Calcium 19.5% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 155
Protein 9.3 g | Carbs 11.7 g | Fat 7.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 274
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 23.1 g | Fat 15.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 198
Protein 6.4 g | Carbs 32.3 g | Fat 4.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 212
Protein 11.5 g | Carbs 17.1 g | Fat 10.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 147
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 15 g | Fat 5.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 86
Protein 2.7 g | Carbs 16.1 g | Fat 1.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 105
Protein 5.8 g | Carbs 7.9 g | Fat 5.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 169
Protein 12.6 g | Carbs 6.9 g | Fat 9.9 g