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Macaroni with Cream and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Macaroni with Cream and Cheese Recipe

Macaroni with Cream and Cheese has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 4 gms of protein, it is average 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 37, for Macaroni with Cream and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat75%
 Calories from Carbs17%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C120 mg200%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Potassium270 mg7.7%
Sodium340 mg14.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8 g2.7%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16 g24.6%
Saturated Fat10 g50%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 Calories from Fat 140

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16 g 24.6%

Saturated Fat 10 g 50%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 45 mg 15%

Sodium 340 mg 14.2%

Total Carbohydrates 8 g 2.7%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 4 g 8%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 200%

Calcium 8% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Macaroni-with-Cream-and-Cheese-231498 Embed Table:

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