The Best Ever Mac & Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 21g 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. With 17 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 37, for The Best Ever Mac & Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 20% | |
Calories from Fat | 56% | |
Calories from Carbs | 24% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 364.2 IU | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 94.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 8.5 IU | 2.1% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.1 mg | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 41.5 mcg | 10.4% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 32.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 192 mg | 19.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.57 mg | 3.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 16.5 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 176.7 mg | 17.7% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 73.9 mg | 2.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 235.5 mg | 9.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.6% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 14.2 mcg | 20.3% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 11.9 g | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.45 g | 1.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.9 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.6 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 9.7 g | 19.3% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.6 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.6 mg | |||
Valine | 0.6 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.6 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.6 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 12.2 g | 18.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37.2% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 Calories from Fat 192
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.4 g 32.9%
Saturated Fat 13.1 g 65.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 64.4 mg 21.5%
Sodium 414.5 mg 17.3%
Total Carbohydrates 21 g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%
Sugars 1.6 g
Protein 17 g 34%
Vitamin A 12.8% Vitamin C
Calcium 33.8% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 286
Protein 15.6 g | Carbs 8.5 g | Fat 20.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 484
Protein 7.8 g | Carbs 68.3 g | Fat 20 g
Per Serving | Calories 377
Protein 16.3 g | Carbs 23.3 g | Fat 24.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 317
Protein 15.2 g | Carbs 2.96 g | Fat 26.7 g