Macaroni & Four Cheeses has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.
The food contains 67.8g 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 17.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
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 72, for Macaroni & Four Cheeses, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 18% | |
Calories from Carbs | 65% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 6835 IU | 136.7% | ||
Vitamin C | 2 mg | 3.4% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 0.27% | ||
Thiamin | 0.01 mg | 0.9% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.03 mg | 1.6% | ||
Niacin | 0.08 mg | 0.4% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0.2% | ||
Folate | 2.8 mcg | 0.7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.05 mcg | 0.8% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.04 mg | 0.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 184 mg | 18.4% | ||
Iron | 0.72 mg | 4% | ||
Magnesium | 2.4 mg | 0.6% | ||
Phosphorus | 28 mg | 2.8% | ||
Potassium | 16.5 mg | 0.5% | ||
Sodium | 379.4 mg | 15.8% | ||
Zinc | 0.18 mg | 1.2% | ||
Copper | 0.01 mg | 0.3% | ||
Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0.6% | ||
Selenium | 2.2 mcg | 3.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 67.8 g | 22.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 31.6% | ||
Sugars | 8.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 17.6 g | 35.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.4 g | 12.9% | ||
Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 23.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.4 g 12.9%
Saturated Fat 4.7 g 23.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 20.9 mg 7%
Sodium 379.4 mg 15.8%
Total Carbohydrates 67.8 g 22.6%
Dietary Fiber 7.9 g31.6%
Sugars 8.8 g
Protein 17.6 g 35.2%
Vitamin A 136.7% Vitamin C 3.4%
Calcium 18.4% Iron 4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 385
Protein 17.6 g | Carbs 25.4 g | Fat 24.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 258
Protein 20 g | Carbs 30.4 g | Fat 7.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 304
Protein 30.9 g | Carbs 31.7 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 403
Protein 19 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 10.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 143
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 15.3 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 229
Protein 11 g | Carbs 16.2 g | Fat 13.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 227
Protein 21.6 g | Carbs 14.5 g | Fat 9.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 163
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 16.1 g | Fat 6.2 g