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Smoky Spinach Macaroni and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Smoky Spinach Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Smoky Spinach Macaroni and Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 93.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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. With 29.9 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.

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 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 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 28, for Smoky Spinach Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.8 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol95.5 mcg
Vitamin C5.9 mg9.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D7.7 IU1.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.45 mg30%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.45 mg26.5%Top 10%Very High
Niacin4.1 mg20.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate161.7 mcg40.4%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid111.3 mcg
Vitamin B120.45 mcg7.5%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.45 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium232 mg23.2%Top 10%Very High
Iron2.7 mg15%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium54.1 mg13.5%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus255 mg25.5%Top 10%Very High
Potassium326.6 mg9.3%Top 10%Very High
Sodium344.6 mg14.4%Top 30%High
Zinc1.8 mg12%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.9 mg45%Top 10%Very High
Selenium35.6 mcg50.8%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate42.1 g14%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2 g8.1%Top 30%High
Starch33.3 g
Sugars1.7 g
Sucrose0.5 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.9 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.5 g26.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid4.1 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.9 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.7 g19.6%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.6 g38.1%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water75.2 g
Ash2.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 751 Calories from Fat 255

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 28.3 g 43.5%

Saturated Fat 16.9 g 84.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 91.8 mg 30.6%

Sodium 765.1 mg 31.9%

Total Carbohydrates 93.5 g 31.2%

Dietary Fiber 4.5 g18%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 29.9 g 59.8%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 21.7%

Calcium 51.5% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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