We're Broke Mac and 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 B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 99.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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 43.2 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.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 7 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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 39, for We're Broke Mac and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 24% | |
Calories from Carbs | 53% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 131.7 IU | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 26.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.76 mg | 1.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 3.1 IU | 0.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.76 mg | 50.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.38 mg | 22.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 3.4 mg | 17.2% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 116.8 mcg | 29.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 101.1 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 1.1 mcg | 19.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.76 mg | 7.6% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 114.9 mg | 11.5% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 2.7 mg | 14.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 43.1 mg | 10.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 255 mg | 25.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 333.2 mg | 9.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 513.1 mg | 21.4% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 2.3 mg | 15.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0.38 mg | 19.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 0.38 mg | 19.1% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 31.3 mcg | 44.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 12.6% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 5.6 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 1.1 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.8 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.8 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.8 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.8 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.8 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 7.5 g | 11.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 749 Calories from Fat 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.6 g 30.2%
Saturated Fat 9.3 g 46.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 87.7 mg 29.2%
Sodium 1344.4 mg 56%
Total Carbohydrates 99.1 g 33%
Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%
Sugars 14.8 g
Protein 43.2 g 86.4%
Vitamin A 6.9% Vitamin C 3.3%
Calcium 30.1% Iron 38.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 419
Protein 19.6 g | Carbs 40.6 g | Fat 19.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 255
Protein 10.4 g | Carbs 30.5 g | Fat 10.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 383
Protein 23.8 g | Carbs 35.4 g | Fat 15.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 179
Protein 12 g | Carbs 24.1 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 205
Protein 8 g | Carbs 15.8 g | Fat 9.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 76
Protein 14 g | Carbs 2.07 g | Fat 0.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 109
Protein 6.8 g | Carbs 3.6 g | Fat 7.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 116
Protein 8.2 g | Carbs 11.5 g | Fat 4.3 g