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Mark's Mac & Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mark's Mac & Cheese Recipe

Mark's Mac & Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 34.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 11.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 39, for Mark's Mac & Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs47%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A410 IU8.2%
Vitamin C0.66 mg1.1%
Vitamin D5.2 IU1.3%
Vitamin E0.18 mg0.6%
Thiamin0.06 mg3.7%
Riboflavin0.18 mg10.8%
Niacin0.3 mg1.5%
Vitamin B60.03 mg1.7%
Folate12.4 mcg3.1%
Vitamin B120.34 mcg5.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.27 mg2.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium203 mg20.3%
Iron0.31 mg1.7%
Magnesium10.8 mg2.7%
Phosphorus213 mg21.3%
Potassium153.2 mg4.4%
Sodium296.2 mg12.3%
Zinc0.81 mg5.4%
Copper0.02 mg0.8%
Manganese0.03 mg1.5%
Selenium4.1 mcg5.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate34.5 g11.5%
Dietary Fiber0.1 g0.4%
Sugars0.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.6 g23.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.4 g19.1%
Saturated Fat7.5 g37.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.4 g 19.1%

Saturated Fat 7.5 g 37.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 36.1 mg 12%

Sodium 296.2 mg 12.3%

Total Carbohydrates 34.5 g 11.5%

Dietary Fiber 0.1 g0.4%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 11.6 g 23.2%

Vitamin A 8.2% Vitamin C 1.1%

Calcium 20.3% Iron 1.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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