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Mac and Cheese 4 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mac and Cheese 4 Recipe

Mac and Cheese 4 has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 89.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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. With 30.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 35, for Mac and Cheese 4, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A292.8 IU5.9%Top 30%High
Retinol62 mcg
Vitamin C1.8 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0.45 mg30.2%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.45 mg26.6%Top 10%Very High
Niacin3.2 mg15.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate110.4 mcg27.6%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid94.6 mcg
Vitamin B120.45 mcg7.5%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.45 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium227.1 mg22.7%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.8 mg10.1%Top 30%High
Magnesium38 mg9.5%Top 30%High
Phosphorus255.2 mg25.5%Top 10%Very High
Potassium295.5 mg8.4%Top 30%High
Sodium352.1 mg14.7%Top 30%High
Zinc1.8 mg12.1%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.45 mg22.6%Top 30%High
Selenium32.6 mcg46.5%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate40.5 g13.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.9 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.8 g27.7%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid3.6 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.4 g15.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat6.2 g31%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 692 Calories from Fat 206

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22.9 g 35.2%

Saturated Fat 13.7 g 68.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 59.8 mg 19.9%

Sodium 778.1 mg 32.4%

Total Carbohydrates 89.5 g 29.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 30.6 g 61.2%

Vitamin A 12.9% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 50.2% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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