Macaroni, Beef and cheese bake has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 15.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 15.1 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's average 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. 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 43, for Macaroni, Beef and cheese bake, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 53% | |
Calories from Carbs | 24% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 200 IU | 4% | ||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 2.4 IU | 0.6% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.16 mg | 0.53% | ||
Thiamin | 0.1 mg | 6.6% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.19 mg | 11.3% | ||
Niacin | 2.5 mg | 12.4% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 6.5% | ||
Folate | 33.6 mcg | 8.4% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.1 mcg | 18.8% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.27 mg | 2.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 142 mg | 14.2% | ||
Iron | 1.4 mg | 7.5% | ||
Magnesium | 19.2 mg | 4.8% | ||
Phosphorus | 172 mg | 17.2% | ||
Potassium | 138.1 mg | 3.9% | ||
Sodium | 166.1 mg | 6.9% | ||
Zinc | 2.4 mg | 15.9% | ||
Copper | 0.07 mg | 3.5% | ||
Manganese | 0.11 mg | 5.4% | ||
Selenium | 16.6 mcg | 23.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 15.5 g | 5.2% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7.2% | ||
Sugars | 4.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 15.1 g | 30.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 15.1 g | 23.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 37.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.1 g 23.2%
Saturated Fat 7.5 g 37.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 51 mg 17%
Sodium 166.1 mg 6.9%
Total Carbohydrates 15.5 g 5.2%
Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%
Sugars 4.2 g
Protein 15.1 g 30.2%
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C
Calcium 14.2% Iron 7.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 418
Protein 19.2 g | Carbs 38.1 g | Fat 21.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 198
Protein 11.6 g | Carbs 23.6 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 261
Protein 12 g | Carbs 23.5 g | Fat 12.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 220
Protein 11.1 g | Carbs 9 g | Fat 15.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 147
Protein 26.5 g | Carbs 5.4 g | Fat 1.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 387
Protein 10.9 g | Carbs 38.3 g | Fat 21.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 340
Protein 19.5 g | Carbs 26 g | Fat 18 g
Per Serving | Calories 348
Protein 22.3 g | Carbs 20.5 g | Fat 19.4 g