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Carrot Mac and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Carrot Mac and Cheese Recipe

Carrot Mac and Cheese has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 51.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 16.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 64, for Carrot Mac and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A6120 IU122.4%
Vitamin C3.2 mg5.3%
Vitamin D18.8 IU4.7%
Vitamin E0.24 mg0.8%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.9%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.3%
Niacin0.74 mg3.7%
Vitamin B60.08 mg4%
Folate18 mcg4.5%
Vitamin B120.11 mcg1.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.25 mg2.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium72 mg7.2%
Iron0.34 mg1.9%
Magnesium10 mg2.5%
Phosphorus52 mg5.2%
Potassium208.6 mg6%
Sodium292.9 mg12.2%
Zinc0.27 mg1.8%
Copper0.03 mg1.5%
Manganese0.1 mg4.8%
Selenium2 mcg2.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate51.8 g17.3%
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.6%
Sugars4.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.4 g32.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16 g24.6%
Saturated Fat5.3 g26.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 422 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16 g 24.6%

Saturated Fat 5.3 g 26.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 31.8 mg 10.6%

Sodium 292.9 mg 12.2%

Total Carbohydrates 51.8 g 17.3%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 4.9 g

Protein 16.4 g 32.8%

Vitamin A 122.4% Vitamin C 5.3%

Calcium 7.2% Iron 1.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1648693 Embed Table:

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