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Microwave Macaroni and Cheese 3 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Microwave Macaroni and Cheese 3 Recipe

Microwave Macaroni and Cheese 3 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Folate.

The food contains 38.5g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 15.4 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 average PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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 54, for Microwave Macaroni and Cheese 3, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A285.3 IU5.7%Top 30%High
Retinol61 mcg
Vitamin C0.8 mg1.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.2 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate40.2 mcg10.1%Top 30%High
Folic Acid33.9 mcg
Vitamin B120.4 mcg6.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium120.3 mg12%Top 30%High
Iron0.8 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium17.5 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus121.5 mg12.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium149.4 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium506.7 mg21.1%Top 30%High
Zinc0.8 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium12.7 mcg18.2%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15.3 g5.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.56 g2.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.1 g12.3%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.1 g12.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.6 g17.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399 Calories from Fat 183

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20.3 g 31.2%

Saturated Fat 9 g 45%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 35.4 mg 11.8%

Sodium 1271.9 mg 53%

Total Carbohydrates 38.5 g 12.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 15.4 g 30.8%

Vitamin A 14.3% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 30.2% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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