Macaroni And Cheese I has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 37.9g 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 12 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.96 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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.
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 53, for Macaroni And Cheese I, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 41% | |
Calories from Carbs | 45% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 750 IU | 15% | ||
Vitamin C | 9.6 mg | 16% | ||
Thiamin | 0.68 mg | 45% | ||
Niacin | 8.6 mg | 43% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 7% | ||
Folate | 224 mcg | 56% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 240 mg | 24% | ||
Iron | 4 mg | 22% | ||
Magnesium | 48 mg | 12% | ||
Potassium | 178 mg | 5.1% | ||
Sodium | 401 mg | 16.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 37.9 g | 12.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9.6% | ||
Sugars | 4.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 12 g | 24% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 15.4 g | 23.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46.5% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 Calories from Fat 138
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.4 g 23.7%
Saturated Fat 9.3 g 46.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 42 mg 14%
Sodium 401 mg 16.7%
Total Carbohydrates 37.9 g 12.6%
Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%
Sugars 4.9 g
Protein 12 g 24%
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 16%
Calcium 24% Iron 22%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 602
Protein 23.1 g | Carbs 44.1 g | Fat 37.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 848
Protein 42.6 g | Carbs 85.5 g | Fat 36.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 544
Protein 25.4 g | Carbs 39.4 g | Fat 31.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 631
Protein 31.7 g | Carbs 47 g | Fat 34.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 303
Protein 10.9 g | Carbs 45.8 g | Fat 8.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 134
Protein 18.2 g | Carbs 9.3 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 455
Protein 19 g | Carbs 41.9 g | Fat 25.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 410
Protein 27.1 g | Carbs 24 g | Fat 25.6 g