Macaroni and Light American Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 47.7g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 16.7 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 low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to American cuisine. 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 64, for Macaroni and Light American Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 25% | |
Calories from Carbs | 55% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 480 IU | 9.6% | ||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 21.2 IU | 5.3% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0.07% | ||
Thiamin | 0.01 mg | 0.5% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.08 mg | 4.5% | ||
Niacin | 0.04 mg | 0.2% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 0.8% | ||
Folate | 2 mcg | 0.5% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.18 mcg | 3% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.15 mg | 1.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 315 mg | 31.5% | ||
Iron | 0.02 mg | 0.1% | ||
Magnesium | 4.4 mg | 1.1% | ||
Phosphorus | 39 mg | 3.9% | ||
Potassium | 61 mg | 1.7% | ||
Sodium | 582.9 mg | 24.3% | ||
Zinc | 0.17 mg | 1.1% | ||
Copper | 0 mg | 0.2% | ||
Manganese | 0 mg | 0.1% | ||
Selenium | 1.3 mcg | 1.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 47.7 g | 15.9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 6 g | 24% | ||
Sugars | 4.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 16.7 g | 33.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 9.7 g | 14.9% | ||
Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.7 g 14.9%
Saturated Fat 3.4 g 17%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 22 mg 7.3%
Sodium 582.9 mg 24.3%
Total Carbohydrates 47.7 g 15.9%
Dietary Fiber 6 g24%
Sugars 4.8 g
Protein 16.7 g 33.4%
Vitamin A 9.6% Vitamin C
Calcium 31.5% Iron 0.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 250
Protein 25 g | Carbs 3.6 g | Fat 14.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 247
Protein 24.7 g | Carbs 7.1 g | Fat 14.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 155
Protein 5.8 g | Carbs 26.5 g | Fat 3 g
Per Serving | Calories 137
Protein 4.3 g | Carbs 24.1 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 227
Protein 16 g | Carbs 8.5 g | Fat 13.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 171
Protein 3.1 g | Carbs 36.7 g | Fat 1 g