Southern Living Baked Macaroni and Cheese has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 67.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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. With 28.1 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.
Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Southern 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 17, for Southern Living Baked Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 40% | |
Calories from Carbs | 42% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 549.1 IU | 11% | Top 10% | Very High |
Retinol | 137.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.63 mg | 1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 9.4 IU | 2.4% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0.63 mg | 41.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.63 mg | 37% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 3.8 mg | 18.9% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 127 mcg | 31.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 108.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.63 mcg | 10.5% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.63 mg | 6.3% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 333.3 mg | 33.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.9 mg | 10.5% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 39.6 mg | 9.9% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 337.7 mg | 33.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 227 mg | 6.5% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 576.2 mg | 24% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 1.9 mg | 12.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.63 mg | 31.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 38.4 mcg | 54.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 42.4 g | 14.1% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8.3% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 2 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 1.3 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 17.7 g | 35.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.6 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1.3 mg | |||
Leucine | 1.3 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.3 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.6 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.6 mg | |||
Valine | 1.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.6 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.3 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.6 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.6 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 18 g | 27.7% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 3.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 643 Calories from Fat 257
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.6 g 44%
Saturated Fat 17.6 g 88%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 84 mg 28%
Sodium 916.2 mg 38.2%
Total Carbohydrates 67.4 g 22.5%
Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%
Sugars 3.2 g
Protein 28.1 g 56.2%
Vitamin A 17.5% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 53% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 372
Protein 17.1 g | Carbs 23.8 g | Fat 23 g
Per Serving | Calories 421
Protein 17 g | Carbs 34.5 g | Fat 23.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 238
Protein 10.5 g | Carbs 21.8 g | Fat 11.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 120
Protein 7.5 g | Carbs 7.2 g | Fat 6.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 164
Protein 11.6 g | Carbs 17.7 g | Fat 4.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 153
Protein 3.7 g | Carbs 24 g | Fat 4.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 154
Protein 5.9 g | Carbs 17.1 g | Fat 7.7 g