Velveeta Macaroni and Cheese 1 has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 17.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 11.7 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 low MUFA and low PUFA.
It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average 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 18, for Velveeta Macaroni and Cheese 1, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 53% | |
Calories from Carbs | 28% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 558.7 IU | 11.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Retinol | 8.1 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 5.8 mg | 9.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0.58 mg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 1.2 mcg | 0.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 189 mg | 18.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.58 mg | 3.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 9.3 mg | 2.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Phosphorus | 317.4 mg | 31.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 243.6 mg | 7% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 728.2 mg | 30.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 0.58 mg | 3.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 2.9 mcg | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 3.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.47 g | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 5.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 6.8 g | 13.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 8.3 g | 12.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.9 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 Calories from Fat 129
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.3 g 22%
Saturated Fat 9.3 g 46.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 51.2 mg 17.1%
Sodium 1252.5 mg 52.2%
Total Carbohydrates 17.1 g 5.7%
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%
Sugars 10.2 g
Protein 11.7 g 23.4%
Vitamin A 19.2% Vitamin C 16.7%
Calcium 32.5% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 235
Protein 8.9 g | Carbs 22.3 g | Fat 12.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 422
Protein 18.1 g | Carbs 40.2 g | Fat 22.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 10
Protein 0.6 g | Carbs 1.36 g | Fat 0.21 g
Per Serving | Calories 249
Protein 14.8 g | Carbs 13.4 g | Fat 15.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 228
Protein 16 g | Carbs 7.4 g | Fat 15.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 113
Protein 11.3 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 7.1 g