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Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese Recipe

Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 52g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 27 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.

Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 29, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium450 mg45%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium290 mg8.3%
Sodium1520 mg63.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate52 g17.3%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein27 g54%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat31 g47.7%
Saturated Fat19 g95%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 600 Calories from Fat 280

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 31 g 47.7%

Saturated Fat 19 g 95%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 85 mg 28.3%

Sodium 1520 mg 63.3%

Total Carbohydrates 52 g 17.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 27 g 54%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 45% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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