Macaroni and Cheese III has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 62.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 25.8 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.
Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 7.02 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 57, for Macaroni and Cheese III, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 37% | |
Calories from Carbs | 45% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 800 IU | 16% | ||
Vitamin C | 5.4 mg | 9% | ||
Thiamin | 1.2 mg | 82% | ||
Niacin | 17.2 mg | 86% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 11% | ||
Folate | 432 mcg | 108% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 620 mg | 62% | ||
Iron | 7 mg | 39% | ||
Magnesium | 100 mg | 25% | ||
Potassium | 420 mg | 12% | ||
Sodium | 604 mg | 25.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 62.4 g | 20.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12.8% | ||
Sugars | 6.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 25.8 g | 51.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 22.6 g | 34.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 557 Calories from Fat 203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.6 g 34.8%
Saturated Fat 13.8 g 69%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 67 mg 22.3%
Sodium 604 mg 25.2%
Total Carbohydrates 62.4 g 20.8%
Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%
Sugars 6.1 g
Protein 25.8 g 51.6%
Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 62% Iron 39%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 624
Protein 24 g | Carbs 65.6 g | Fat 29.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 286
Protein 13.1 g | Carbs 23.2 g | Fat 15.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 659
Protein 31.2 g | Carbs 54 g | Fat 35.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 648
Protein 36.2 g | Carbs 38.5 g | Fat 38.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 96
Protein 2.7 g | Carbs 2.5 g | Fat 8.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 601
Protein 73.7 g | Carbs 5.3 g | Fat 29 g
Per Serving | Calories 261
Protein 22 g | Carbs 20.4 g | Fat 10.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 496
Protein 36.4 g | Carbs 7.6 g | Fat 35.3 g