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

Ranch Mac & Cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 47.2g 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 12.8 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. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 46, for Ranch Mac & Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A399.3 IU8%Top 30%High
Retinol104.3 mcg
Vitamin C0.71 mg1.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D9.3 IU2.3%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.71 mg47.6%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.9 mg14.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate107.9 mcg27%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid94.3 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium195.7 mg19.6%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.4 mg7.9%Top 30%High
Magnesium32.1 mg8%Top 30%High
Phosphorus211.4 mg21.1%Top 10%Very High
Potassium162.9 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium101.5 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.4 mg9.5%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.71 mg35.7%Top 10%Very High
Selenium30.7 mcg43.9%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate33.7 g11.2%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.7 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.1 g18.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid3.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.7 g16.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat6.4 g32.1%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.6 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 378 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15 g 23.1%

Saturated Fat 9 g 45%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 38.4 mg 12.8%

Sodium 142.1 mg 5.9%

Total Carbohydrates 47.2 g 15.7%

Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 12.8 g 25.6%

Vitamin A 11.2% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 27.4% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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