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Easy Macaroni and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Easy Macaroni and Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 40g 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 19 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 50, for Easy Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat16%
 Calories from Carbs57%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium350 mg35%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium260 mg7.4%
Sodium1090 mg45.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate40 g13.3%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein19 g38%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5 g7.7%
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5 g 7.7%

Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 15 mg 5%

Sodium 1090 mg 45.4%

Total Carbohydrates 40 g 13.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 19 g 38%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 35% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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