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Nutritional Profile of Macaroni & Cheese (Diet Frozen Meal)
We got 53 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Macaroni & Cheese (Diet Frozen Meal).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for three nutrients.
These are
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 15 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes) shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for two nutrients.
These are
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks decently (Top 100) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Macaroni & Cheese (Diet Frozen Meal)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Macaroni & Cheese (Diet Frozen Meal)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Macaroni & Cheese (Diet Frozen Meal)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Macaroni & Cheese (Diet Frozen Meal)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Macaroni & Cheese (Diet Frozen Meal)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Macaroni & Cheese (Diet Frozen Meal)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Macaroni & Cheese (Diet Frozen Meal)
In food category: Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 17.1 g | 4.8 g | 254 | 1252 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 800 mg | 226.8 mg | 53 | 251 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 1.6 g | 459.3 mg | 365 | 1514 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 857 mg | 243 mg | 674 | 2048 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 275 mg | 78 mg | 808 | 2240 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 2.1 g | 606.7 mg | 372 | 1410 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 4.1 g | 1.2 g | 553 | 1342 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 71 mg | 20.1 mg | 143 | 387 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 90 mg | 25.5 mg | 119 | 442 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 58 mg | 16.4 mg | 95 | 300 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 37 mg | 10.5 mg | 83 | 367 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 105 mg | 29.8 mg | 146 | 605 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 334 mg | 94.7 mg | 244 | 816 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 1 g | 286.3 mg | 300 | 1292 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 369 mg | 104.6 mg | 496 | 1322 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 851 mg | 241.3 mg | 644 | 2008 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 56 mg | 15.9 mg | 297 | 927 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 127 | 467 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 38 | 195 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 86 | 336 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 90 | 289 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 258 mg | 73.1 mg | 786 | 2136 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 447 | 932 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 6 g | 1.7 g | 439 | 1018 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 42 µg | 11.9 µg | 108 | 413 |
| Folate, food | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 89 | 284 |
| Folate, total | 27 µg | 7.7 µg | 102 | 362 |
| Folic Acid | 22 µg | 6.2 µg | 60 | 243 |
| Niacin | 762 µg | 216 µg | 599 | 1790 |
| Riboflavin | 154 µg | 43.7 µg | 185 | 657 |
| Thiamin | 113 µg | 32 µg | 255 | 771 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 195 | 720 |
| Vitamin B6 | 31 µg | 8.8 µg | 332 | 950 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 110 µg | 31.2 µg | 233 | 633 |
| beta-Carotene | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 480 | 1164 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 421 | 1032 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 394 | 922 |
| Retinol | 34 µg | 9.6 µg | 112 | 447 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 34 µg | 9.6 µg | 198 | 678 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 41 | 162 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 111 mg | 31.5 mg | 136 | 434 |
| Copper, Cu | 56 µg | 15.9 µg | 201 | 793 |
| Iron, Fe | 650 µg | 184.3 µg | 237 | 860 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14 mg | 4 mg | 76 | 350 |
| Phosphorus, P | 102 mg | 28.9 mg | 206 | 562 |
| Potassium, K | 70 mg | 19.8 mg | 344 | 831 |
| Selenium, Se | 15.8 µg | 4.5 µg | 183 | 533 |
| Sodium, Na | 252 mg | 71.4 mg | 431 | 897 |
| Zinc, Zn | 730 µg | 207 µg | 226 | 845 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 130 | 370 |
| Choline | 6.6 mg | 1.9 mg | 560 | 1090 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 71.6 g | 20.3 g | 286 | 994 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 131 kcal | 37.1 kcal | 225 | 557 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Macaroni & Cheese (Diet Frozen Meal)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Meal (9 Oz) | 255.0 g | 9.0 oz |
7 Similar Meals, Entrees, or Side Dishes
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| Macaroni & Cheese | No of Nutrients |
(Microwavable) | 40 |
(Canned Entree) | 50 |
(Frozen Entree) | 91 |
(Prepared With 2% Milk & 80% Stick Margarine From Dry Mix) | 94 |
(Box Mix With Cheese Sauce) | 83 |
(Box Mix With Cheese Sauce) | 73 |
| Macaroni & Cheese Dinner With Dry Sauce Mix | No of Nutrients |
| 70 |
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