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Macaroni & Cheese With a Twist - Kids Love It ! - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Macaroni & Cheese With a Twist - Kids Love It! Recipe

Macaroni & Cheese With a Twist - Kids Love It! has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Folate.

The food contains 28.5g 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. With 10.4 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Macaroni & Cheese With a Twist - Kids Love It! has been given a composite ranking of 47, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A426.2 IU8.5%Top 30%High
Retinol27 mcg
Vitamin C2.8 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D9.9 IU2.5%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.4 mg7.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate61 mcg15.2%Top 30%High
Folic Acid46.8 mcg
Vitamin B120.71 mcg11.8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.71 mg7.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium36.9 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.4 mg7.9%Top 30%High
Magnesium22.7 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus124.8 mg12.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium157.4 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium483.2 mg20.1%Top 30%High
Zinc0.71 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium14.2 mcg20.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.2 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars4.1 g
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.7 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.4 g14.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.4 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.7 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10 g15.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4.6 g23%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.1 g 21.7%

Saturated Fat 6.5 g 32.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 31 mg 10.3%

Sodium 681.3 mg 28.4%

Total Carbohydrates 28.5 g 9.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 5.8 g

Protein 10.4 g 20.8%

Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 5.2% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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