Macaroni With Three Cheeses has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B12 and Riboflavin.
The food contains 75g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 31.5 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.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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. 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 36, for Macaroni With Three Cheeses, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 43% | |
Calories from Carbs | 40% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.36 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 101.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.4 mg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 7.5 IU | 1.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.36 mg | 20.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 0.71 mg | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 15.3 mcg | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.71 mcg | 11.9% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.36 mg | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 227 mg | 22.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.36 mg | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 47 mg | 11.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 235.9 mg | 23.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 213.5 mg | 6.1% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 270 mg | 11.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.4 mg | 9.5% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 10.7 mcg | 15.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 26.7 g | 8.9% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12.1% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 0.2 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 11.2 g | 22.4% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.7 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.7 mg | |||
Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 1.1 mg | |||
Serine | 0.4 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 12.7 g | 19.5% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 37.9% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 739 Calories from Fat 321
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.6 g 54.8%
Saturated Fat 21.3 g 106.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 117.9 mg 39.3%
Sodium 758.7 mg 31.6%
Total Carbohydrates 75 g 25%
Dietary Fiber 8.5 g34%
Sugars 0.6 g
Protein 31.5 g 63%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 6.7%
Calcium 63.8% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 422
Protein 19.1 g | Carbs 51.9 g | Fat 15 g
Per Serving | Calories 208
Protein 10.2 g | Carbs 17.9 g | Fat 10.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 177
Protein 7.4 g | Carbs 18.1 g | Fat 8.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 175
Protein 7.9 g | Carbs 19.9 g | Fat 7 g
Per Serving | Calories 196
Protein 20.7 g | Carbs 3 g | Fat 11.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 280
Protein 14.2 g | Carbs 27.5 g | Fat 12.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 212
Protein 15.3 g | Carbs 0.95 g | Fat 15.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 207
Protein 3 g | Carbs 4 g | Fat 20 g