Meijer - Macaroni & Cheese Dinner has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 70.55g 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. With 12.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.81 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 14, for Meijer - Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 9% | |
Calories from Carbs | 77% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 84.7 mg | 8.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 3.8 mg | 21.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 931.2 mg | 38.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 70.5 g | 23.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 11.3% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 8.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 12.7 g | 25.4% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 3.5 g | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 Calories from Fat 20
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5 g 3.8%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 4.5 mg 1.5%
Sodium 660 mg 27.5%
Total Carbohydrates 50 g 16.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 6 g
Protein 9 g 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 6% Iron 15%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 10.6 g | Fat 0.88 g
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Protein 13.4 g | Carbs 73.1 g | Fat 0.75 g
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Protein 13.1 g | Carbs 65.6 g | Fat 8.2 g
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Protein 4.3 g | Carbs 17.3 g | Fat 2.7 g
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Protein 12.9 g | Carbs 27.1 g | Fat 9.7 g