Macaroni and Cheesy Sauce has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 26.4g 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 16.8 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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. 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 97, for Macaroni and Cheesy Sauce, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 25% | |
Calories from Fat | 35% | |
Calories from Carbs | 40% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 67.9 IU | 1.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 2.7 mg | 178.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.89 mg | 52.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 9.8 mg | 49.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.89 mg | 44.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 526.8 mcg | 131.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 3.6 mg | 35.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 39.3 mg | 3.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.8 mg | 9.9% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 58 mg | 14.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 242.9 mg | 24.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 388.4 mg | 11.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 337.6 mg | 14.1% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1.8 mg | 11.9% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.89 mg | 44.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 15.2 mcg | 21.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 23.6 g | 7.9% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 30.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 15 g | 30% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.9 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.9 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.9 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.9 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.9 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.9 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.9 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.9 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.7 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.9 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.9 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 9.4 g | 14.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 Calories from Fat 94
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.5 g 16.2%
Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 378.1 mg 15.8%
Total Carbohydrates 26.4 g 8.8%
Dietary Fiber 8.5 g34%
Sugars 0.8 g
Protein 16.8 g 33.6%
Vitamin A 1.5% Vitamin C
Calcium 4.4% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 212
Protein 10.1 g | Carbs 30.2 g | Fat 5.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 307
Protein 14.8 g | Carbs 37.9 g | Fat 12.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 191
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 24.3 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 425
Protein 23.4 g | Carbs 23.4 g | Fat 26.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 79
Protein 5.8 g | Carbs 9.8 g | Fat 1.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 285
Protein 16.6 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 18.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 162
Protein 7.8 g | Carbs 24.7 g | Fat 3.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 160
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 17.7 g | Fat 6.1 g