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Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.6 MG | 1% | |
| Thiamin | 0.5 MG | 44% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 29% | |
| Niacin | 4.0 MG | 25% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Folate, total | 134 UG | 34% | |
| Choline, total | 24.7 MG | 4% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.4 UG | 16% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.5 MG | 10% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.8 UG | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 145 MG | 11% | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.1 MG | 12% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 34 MG | 8% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 391 MG | 31% | |
| Potassium, K | 197 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 766 MG | 33% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 MG | 12% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 18% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.5 MG | 20% | |
| Selenium, Se | 37 UG | 67% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 12.7g per 100g.
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (31% DV).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (33% DV).
- Good source of Manganese, Mn (20% DV).
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (67% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Thiamin (44% DV).
About Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared
The dry, unprepared box mix for macaroni and cheese is mostly refined flour pasta and powdered cheese sauce, concentrated before any liquid or fat is added. Protein is more substantial at this stage simply because the proportions are dense before dilution. Starch is the dominant macronutrient, and fiber is low. The real nutritional story only becomes clear once it is prepared, since that is when butter or milk gets stirred in. As a pantry staple it has a long shelf life and near-universal appeal, which explains its decades of presence in American kitchens.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared include Selenium, Se (67% DV) , Thiamin (44% DV) , Folate, total (34% DV) , Sodium, Na (33% DV) , and Phosphorus, P (31% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 334 calories per 100 grams, Macaroni and cheese, box mix with cheese sauce, unprepared gets 15% of its calories from protein, 56% from carbohydrates, and 29% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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