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Low-Fat Macaroni and Cheese, Frozen

Low-Fat Macaroni and Cheese, Frozen

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Low-fat macaroni and cheese is a frozen prepared meal featuring cooked pasta in a reduced-fat cheese sauce, designed to offer a lighter alternative to traditional versions. The sauce typically uses skim milk, low-fat cheeses, or vegetable-based thickeners to maintain creaminess while cutting calories and saturated fat. Though convenient for quick preparation via microwave or oven heating, these meals often contain higher sodium levels to compensate for flavor and preservation needs.

Macro Impact

A 6 oz serving contains 289 calories, 9g protein, 37g carbs, and 12g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size6 oz (170 g)
Amount per serving
Calories289
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g
15%
Saturated Fat5g
26%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat2g
Monounsaturated Fat3g
Cholesterol17mg
6%
Sodium935mg
41%
Total Carbohydrate37g
14%
Dietary Fiber3g
9%
Total Sugars3g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein9g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium204mg
16%
Iron1mg
8%
Potassium255mg
5%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
37 / 275 g
14%
Fiber
3 / 28 g
9%
Sugars
3 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
1 g
Insoluble Fiber
2 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
12 / 78 g
15%
Monounsaturated
3 / 31 g
11%
Polyunsaturated
2 / 23 g
7%
Saturated
5 / 23 g
22%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
17 / 300 g
6%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
4%
Omega 6
2 / 19 g
8%
Omega 9
2 g
Protein
Protein
9 / 80 g
11%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
8%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
25%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
21%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
21%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
11%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
20%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
33%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
43%
Valine
1 / 2 g
25%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
2 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
15%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
21%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
3%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
10%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
8%
Biotin, B7
2 / 30 mcg
6%
Cobalamin, B12
1 / 2 mcg
21%
Folate
34 / 400 mcg
9%
Vitamin A
255 / 800 mcg
32%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
6%
Vitamin K
3 / 105 mcg
3%
Minerals
Calcium
204 / 1k mg
20%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
9%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
10%
Magnesium
26 / 370 mg
7%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
17%
Phosphorous
153 / 700 mg
22%
Potassium
255 / 3k mg
9%
Selenium
14 / 55 mcg
25%
Sodium
935 / 2.3k mg
41%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
13%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
17 / 150 mcg
11%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
102 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
26 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Macaroni and cheese, frozen entree. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 173342.
  2. 2.Macaroni and cheese, frozen. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 502293.

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