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Impromptu Mac and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Impromptu Mac and Cheese Recipe

Impromptu Mac and Cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 42.1g 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 19.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

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 53, for Impromptu Mac and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs49%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A150 IU3%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Thiamin0.83 mg55%
Niacin9.8 mg49%
Vitamin B60.12 mg6%
Folate280 mcg70%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium200 mg20%
Iron3.2 mg18%
Magnesium48 mg12%
Potassium144 mg4.1%
Sodium651 mg27.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate42.1 g14%
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.8%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein19.6 g39.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11 g16.9%
Saturated Fat4.9 g24.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11 g 16.9%

Saturated Fat 4.9 g 24.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 53 mg 17.7%

Sodium 651 mg 27.1%

Total Carbohydrates 42.1 g 14%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 19.6 g 39.2%

Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 20% Iron 18%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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