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"Crunchy" Mac N' Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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"Crunchy" Mac N' Cheese Recipe

"Crunchy" Mac N' Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 43.3g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable 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".

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

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 69, for "Crunchy" Mac N' Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat24%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A280 IU5.6%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.02 mg0.07%
Thiamin0.48 mg32.1%
Riboflavin0.31 mg18.2%
Niacin2.7 mg13.4%
Vitamin B60.02 mg1.2%
Folate125.6 mcg31.4%
Vitamin B120.23 mcg3.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium613 mg61.3%
Iron1.6 mg8.9%
Magnesium6.8 mg1.7%
Phosphorus62 mg6.2%
Potassium101.7 mg2.9%
Sodium366.2 mg15.3%
Zinc0.24 mg1.6%
Copper0.01 mg0.3%
Manganese0 mg0.1%
Selenium1.3 mcg1.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate43.3 g14.4%
Dietary Fiber5.2 g20.8%
Sugars2.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.5 g23%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.9 g12.2%
Saturated Fat4.2 g21%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.9 g 12.2%

Saturated Fat 4.2 g 21%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15 mg 5%

Sodium 366.2 mg 15.3%

Total Carbohydrates 43.3 g 14.4%

Dietary Fiber 5.2 g20.8%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 11.5 g 23%

Vitamin A 5.6% Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 61.3% Iron 8.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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