🧪 Nutrition Facts
- Calories 250.9
- Total Fat 6.0 g
- Saturated Fat 4.0 g
- Cholesterol 20.3 mg
- Sodium 689.3 mg
- Potassium 180.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 35.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 0.9 g
- Sugars 5.0 g
- Protein 14.0 g
- Vitamin A 0.0 IU
- Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
- Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg
- Vitamin D 0.0 IU
- Vitamin E 0.0 mg
- Calcium 300.6 mg
- Copper 0.0 mg
- Folate 0.0 µg
- Iron 0.0 mg
- Magnesium 0.0 mg
- Manganese 0.0 mg
- Niacin 0.0 mg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
- Phosphorus 0.0 mg
- Riboflavin 0.0 mg
- Thiamin 0.0 mg
- Zinc 0.0 mg
📋 Nutrition Summary
With 250.9 calories per serving (1 PACKAGE (226.0g)), Lean Cuisine, Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 35.0g per serving (56% of calories). One thing to note: a single serving contains 689.3mg of sodium (30% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.
🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags
Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.
📝 Ingredients
Organic Skim Milk, Cooked Organic Cavatappi (organic Semolina Wheat Flour, Water), Reduced Fat Vermont Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Low Fat Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Vitamin a Palmitate), Sharp Vermont Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Rice Starch, Sea Salt, Organic Butter (organic Cream, Salt), Mustard Flour.
🔬 Ingredient Analysis
Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Vitamin A Palmitate
Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.
📊 % Daily Value
The following shows how one serving of Lean Cuisine, Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250.9 kcal | 12.5% |
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20.3 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 689.3 mg | 30% ⚠️ |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.0 g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% |
| Calcium | 300.6 mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 180.8 mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
🔥 Calorie Analysis
Lean Cuisine, Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese accounts for 12.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 56% of the calories.
🏃 Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 250.9 calories in Lean Cuisine, Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.
| Exercise | Minutes to Burn |
|---|---|
| Running: 10 minutes per mile | 19.0 min |
| Walking: 17 minutes per mile | 43.3 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 27.4 min |
| HIIT | 23.2 min |
| Lifting Weights | 38.7 min |
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