Macaroni-and-Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 85g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 27 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.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans 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 63, for Macaroni-and-Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 20% | |
Calories from Fat | 18% | |
Calories from Carbs | 62% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 85 g | 28.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 16% | ||
Sugars | 14 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 27 g | 54% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 11 g | 16.9% | ||
Saturated Fat | 5 g | 25% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550 Calories from Fat 100
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11 g 16.9%
Saturated Fat 5 g 25%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 30 mg 10%
Sodium 600 mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 85 g 28.3%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 14 g
Protein 27 g 54%
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 40% Iron 20%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 120
Protein 6 g | Carbs 20 g | Fat 2 g
Per Serving | Calories 260
Protein 20 g | Carbs 6 g | Fat 18 g
Per Serving | Calories 130
Protein 3 g | Carbs 1 g | Fat 12 g
Per Serving | Calories 70
Protein 0 g | Carbs 11 g | Fat 3 g