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Lauren's Mac n cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lauren's Mac n cheese Recipe

Lauren's Mac n cheese has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 51.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 17.6 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'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. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 65, for Lauren's Mac n cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs57%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A260 IU5.2%
Vitamin C1.1 mg1.8%
Vitamin D4 IU1%
Vitamin E0.22 mg0.73%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.9%
Riboflavin0.24 mg14.1%
Niacin0.36 mg1.8%
Vitamin B60.06 mg3%
Folate16 mcg4%
Vitamin B120.58 mcg9.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.44 mg4.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium270 mg27%
Iron0.38 mg2.1%
Magnesium18.4 mg4.6%
Phosphorus262 mg26.2%
Potassium205.7 mg5.9%
Sodium311.9 mg13%
Zinc1 mg6.8%
Copper0.03 mg1.3%
Manganese0.03 mg1.7%
Selenium8.5 mcg12.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate51.9 g17.3%
Dietary Fiber6.1 g24.4%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.6 g35.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.4 g14.5%
Saturated Fat5.2 g26%
Monounsaturated Fat2.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.4 g 14.5%

Saturated Fat 5.2 g 26%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 24.3 mg 8.1%

Sodium 311.9 mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 51.9 g 17.3%

Dietary Fiber 6.1 g24.4%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 17.6 g 35.2%

Vitamin A 5.2% Vitamin C 1.8%

Calcium 27% Iron 2.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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