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Dana's Mac&Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Dana's Mac&Cheese Recipe

Dana's Mac&Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 37.5g 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 13.1 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 45, for Dana's Mac&Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A395 IU7.9%
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D21.2 IU5.3%
Vitamin E0.02 mg0.07%
Thiamin0.01 mg0.6%
Riboflavin0.07 mg4.4%
Niacin0.04 mg0.2%
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.7%
Folate2 mcg0.5%
Vitamin B120.18 mcg3%
Pantothenic Acid0.15 mg1.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium215 mg21.5%
Iron0.31 mg1.7%
Magnesium4.4 mg1.1%
Phosphorus39 mg3.9%
Potassium61 mg1.7%
Sodium159.6 mg6.7%
Zinc0.17 mg1.1%
Copper0 mg0.2%
Manganese0 mg
Selenium1.3 mcg1.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate37.5 g12.5%
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.8%
Sugars2.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.1 g26.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.6 g16.3%
Saturated Fat6.4 g32%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.6 g 16.3%

Saturated Fat 6.4 g 32%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 27.9 mg 9.3%

Sodium 159.6 mg 6.7%

Total Carbohydrates 37.5 g 12.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 2.9 g

Protein 13.1 g 26.2%

Vitamin A 7.9% Vitamin C

Calcium 21.5% Iron 1.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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