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Mac & Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mac & Cheese Recipe

Mac & Cheese Recipe has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 21 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

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 18, for Mac & Cheese Recipe, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat75%
 Calories from Carbs2%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium600 mg60%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium125 mg3.6%
Sodium470 mg19.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2 g0.7%
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21 g42%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat31 g47.7%
Saturated Fat19 g95%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380 Calories from Fat 280

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 31 g 47.7%

Saturated Fat 19 g 95%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 155 mg 51.7%

Sodium 470 mg 19.6%

Total Carbohydrates 2 g 0.7%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 1 g

Protein 21 g 42%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 60% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.chow.com/recipes/11592-mac-and-cheese Embed Table:

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