Chip's Macaroni & Cheese Recipe
Chip's Macaroni & Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 72.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 49.3 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 18, for Chip's Macaroni & Cheese, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 19% | |
| Calories from Fat | 54% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 28% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Riboflavin
- Very high in Thiamin
- Very high in Iron
- Very high in Vitamin B12
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.31 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Retinol | 149.2 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 0.92 mg | 1.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 12.2 IU | 3.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Thiamin | 0.31 mg | 20.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Riboflavin | 0.31 mg | 18% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Niacin | 2.4 mg | 12.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
| Folate | 77.7 mcg | 19.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Folic Acid | 60.9 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.61 mcg | 10.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.61 mg | 6.1% | Top 30% | High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 0.31 mg | 0.03% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Magnesium | 33.6 mg | 8.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Phosphorus | 0.31 mg | 0.03% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Potassium | 186.5 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 319 mg | 13.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg | 12.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0.31 mg | 15.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Selenium | 23.2 mcg | 33.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.1 g | 7.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.86 g | 3.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0.6 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.9 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.9 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.9 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.9 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.9 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 4 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.9 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 19.2 g | 29.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 12 g | 59.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 2.8 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1053 Calories from Fat 564
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 62.7 g 96.5%
Saturated Fat 39.1 g 195.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 192.2 mg 64.1%
Sodium 1043 mg 43.5%
Total Carbohydrates 72.4 g 24.1%
Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%
Sugars 2.2 g
Protein 49.3 g 98.6%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 0.1% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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