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.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 46% | |
Calories from Carbs | 39% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 285.3 IU | 5.7% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 61 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 1.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.2 mg | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 40.2 mcg | 10.1% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 33.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg | 6.6% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.4 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 120.3 mg | 12% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 0.8 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 17.5 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 121.5 mg | 12.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 149.4 mg | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 506.7 mg | 21.1% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 0.8 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 12.7 mcg | 18.2% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.56 g | 2.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.5 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.4 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 6.1 g | 12.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.4 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.4 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 8.1 g | 12.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 17.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
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
Per Serving | Calories 315
Protein 16 g | Carbs 26.3 g | Fat 16 g
Per Serving | Calories 285
Protein 10.7 g | Carbs 21.3 g | Fat 17.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 274
Protein 11.2 g | Carbs 25.2 g | Fat 14.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 305
Protein 12.6 g | Carbs 21.7 g | Fat 18.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 34
Protein 0.34 g | Carbs 8.6 g | Fat 0.06 g
Per Serving | Calories 173
Protein 11.2 g | Carbs 6.6 g | Fat 11.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 228
Protein 15.1 g | Carbs 5.8 g | Fat 16.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 260
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 58 g | Fat 3.3 g