Secret Ingredient Mac N Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 82.7g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 25.9 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.86 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. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 71, for Secret Ingredient Mac N Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 24% | |
Calories from Carbs | 58% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 10030 IU | 200.6% | ||
Vitamin C | 20.4 mg | 34% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0.07% | ||
Thiamin | 1 mg | 67.5% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.48 mg | 28% | ||
Niacin | 7.3 mg | 36.6% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.18 mg | 9.2% | ||
Folate | 207.6 mcg | 51.9% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.19 mcg | 3.2% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.64 mg | 6.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 566 mg | 56.6% | ||
Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | ||
Magnesium | 44 mg | 11% | ||
Phosphorus | 86 mg | 8.6% | ||
Potassium | 458 mg | 13.1% | ||
Sodium | 644.5 mg | 26.9% | ||
Zinc | 0.38 mg | 2.5% | ||
Copper | 0.09 mg | 4.5% | ||
Manganese | 0.23 mg | 11.4% | ||
Selenium | 1.8 mcg | 2.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 82.7 g | 27.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 21.6% | ||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 25.9 g | 51.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 15.1 g | 23.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.1 g 23.2%
Saturated Fat 7.6 g 38%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 41 mg 13.7%
Sodium 644.5 mg 26.9%
Total Carbohydrates 82.7 g 27.6%
Dietary Fiber 5.4 g21.6%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 25.9 g 51.8%
Vitamin A 200.6% Vitamin C 34%
Calcium 56.6% Iron 27%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 532
Protein 25.4 g | Carbs 33.9 g | Fat 33.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 438
Protein 19.2 g | Carbs 48 g | Fat 17.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 561
Protein 27.1 g | Carbs 30.3 g | Fat 37.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 380
Protein 17.6 g | Carbs 49 g | Fat 13.8 g