Sausage and 3-Cheese Mac and Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 97g 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 43.4 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 average PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 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 very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 very 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 52, for Sausage and 3-Cheese Mac and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 38% | |
Calories from Carbs | 43% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.24 IU | 0% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 52.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 2.4 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 3.8 IU | 1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.24 mg | 15.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.24 mg | 14.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 2.4 mg | 12% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 60 mcg | 15% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 48.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.48 mcg | 8% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.24 mg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 161.5 mg | 16.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 24.2 mg | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 160 mg | 16% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 168.4 mg | 4.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 301.8 mg | 12.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.2 mg | 8% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.24 mg | 12% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 18.2 mcg | 26% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 7.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Starch | 16.5 g | |||
Sugars | 1.2 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0.2 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.2 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.5 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 10.4 g | 20.8% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.7 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.2 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.2 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.2 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 9.2 g | 14.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 23.3% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 55.5 g | |||
Ash | 1.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 914 Calories from Fat 347
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.5 g 59.2%
Saturated Fat 19.5 g 97.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 90.8 mg 30.3%
Sodium 1261.7 mg 52.6%
Total Carbohydrates 97 g 32.3%
Dietary Fiber 4.3 g17.2%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 43.4 g 86.8%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 16.7%
Calcium 67.5% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 127
Protein 5 g | Carbs 12.8 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 115
Protein 7.8 g | Carbs 1.12 g | Fat 8.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 7
Protein 0.2 g | Carbs 0.28 g | Fat 0.55 g
Per Serving | Calories 191
Protein 9.1 g | Carbs 11.9 g | Fat 12 g
Per Serving | Calories 162
Protein 4.3 g | Carbs 16.6 g | Fat 8.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 160
Protein 8.3 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 7.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 157
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 9.5 g | Fat 8.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 157
Protein 5 g | Carbs 18 g | Fat 7.2 g