Amazingly High Protein, Inexpensive

KMMRN

By coincidence, I have discovered that Kraft Mac and Cheese powder (without noodles!) is a low fat, VERY high protein seasoning. Admittedly, not gourmet. I add 30 gm to a can of tuna with half a cup of fat free greek yogurt, as a dip for veggies. It is available in any amount at the local Bulk Barn.

neandermagnon

thanks for the tip :flowerforyou:

mistikal13

Who would have thought?

teeduran

must try wow the simple ones are the best right.

coolraul07

What's the sodium count for that?

PBsMommy

Not trying to say you are a liar, but the cheese pack from my Kraft Mac and Cheese is all carbs... So which one are you using?

25 Calories
1g Fat
3g Crabs (all sugar)

Even the one in the data base for the powder is the same
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/kraft-macaroni-cheese-powdered-cheese-topping-3015577

melaniecheeks

http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/soups-sauces-and-gravies/1057/2

Yes I'd have my suspicions too.

That said, it probably contains a lot of dried milk powder, which would have some protein.

Just checked your diary - I'm sorry, there's no way something can have 65g of protein for 117 calories, the maths just doesn't add up. I'm guessing it's an error in the database - they do happen.

The Greek yoghurt is good though!

KMMRN

High sodium count! I take this into consideration before using it.

KMMRN

Not trying to say you are a liar, but the cheese pack from my Kraft Mac and Cheese is all carbs... So which one are you using?

25 Calories
1g Fat
3g Crabs (all sugar)

Even the one in the data base for the powder is the same
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/kraft-macaroni-cheese-powdered-cheese-topping-3015577

KMMRN

I'm using the stuff from the Bulk Barn......but got the nutritional info from MFP database.

KMMRN

Calories 25 Sodium 270 mg
Total Fat 1 g Potassium 0 mg
Saturated 0 g Total Carbs 3 g
Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 0 g
Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 0 g
Trans 0 g Protein 14 g
Cholesterol 0 mg


Per MFP Data Base

KMMRN

You missed the 14 gms of protein.

SoDamnHungry

Calories 25 Sodium 270 mg
Total Fat 1 g Potassium 0 mg
Saturated 0 g Total Carbs 3 g
Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 0 g
Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 0 g
Trans 0 g Protein 14 g
Cholesterol 0 mg


Per MFP Data Base

Don't trust the MFP database. What do your actual package say?

kirkor

hmmm
http://www.bulkbarn.ca/en-ca/products.html?product=1767

drams5

hmmm
http://www.bulkbarn.ca/en-ca/products.html?product=1767

That is a big bummer. :frown:

melaniecheeks

Did you read my previous post?

I know you want this to be true, but since the database is user generated then errors happen - rather too often, but that's where we are.

One gram of protein has 4 calories. 14g of protein will be 52 calories.

endoftheside

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/bulk-barn-canada-macaroni-and-cheese-sauce-mix-3682462

This entry seems to match the one sold at bulk barn better.

6spdeg

INGREDIENTS Wheat flour, modified milk ingredients, maltodextrin, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, salt, corn starch, cheddar cheese (milk, bacterial culture, salt, calcium chloride, microbial enzymes), natural flavour, disodium phosphate, silicon dioxide, autolyzed yeast extract, citric acid, artificial colour.

4.5grams of trans fats.. wow...



http://foodbabe.com/2013/06/06/victory-ny-times-posts-kraft-mac-cheese-warning-label/ interesting piece on kraft mac and cheese warning label.

PBsMommy

Calories 25 Sodium 270 mg
Total Fat 1 g Potassium 0 mg
Saturated 0 g Total Carbs 3 g
Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 0 g
Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 0 g
Trans 0 g Protein 14 g
Cholesterol 0 mg


Per MFP Data Base

Fat has 9 calories per gram
Carbs have 4 calories per gram,
Portein has 4 calories per gram

There is no way that something with 25 calories could have 14 grams of protein... The calories from protein alone is 56 calories. The math just doesn't add up. The entry you are using from MFP database must be incorrect.

MaiLinna

This is why I input all of my own data. :P

MrGonzo05

Does not compute.