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Michele's mac & cheese special - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Michele's mac & cheese special Recipe

Michele's mac & cheese special has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content.

The food contains 47.2g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 26.5 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Michele's mac & cheese special has been given a composite ranking of 67, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein31%
 Calories from Fat13%
 Calories from Carbs56%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A350 IU7%
Vitamin C0.3 mg0.5%
Vitamin D25.2 IU6.3%
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0.03 mg2%
Riboflavin0.02 mg1.1%
Niacin0.24 mg1.2%
Vitamin B60 mg0.1%
Folate7.2 mcg1.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.02 mg0.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium101 mg10.1%
Iron2.4 mg13.5%
Magnesium60.8 mg15.2%
Phosphorus154 mg15.4%
Potassium4.2 mg0.1%
Sodium457 mg19%
Zinc0.03 mg0.2%
Copper0.01 mg0.3%
Manganese0.03 mg1.3%
Selenium1.3 mcg1.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate47.2 g15.7%
Dietary Fiber6.1 g24.4%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein26.5 g53%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.8 g7.4%
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 339 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.8 g 7.4%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 35 mg 11.7%

Sodium 457 mg 19%

Total Carbohydrates 47.2 g 15.7%

Dietary Fiber 6.1 g24.4%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 26.5 g 53%

Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 0.5%

Calcium 10.1% Iron 13.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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