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Super Easy Mac & Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Super Easy Mac & Cheese Recipe

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

The food contains 20g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 12 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".

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Super Easy Mac & Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 35, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A425 IU8.5%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Vitamin D35.6 IU8.9%
Vitamin E0.16 mg0.53%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.4%
Riboflavin0.26 mg15.2%
Niacin0.68 mg3.4%
Vitamin B60.07 mg3.3%
Folate36.8 mcg9.2%
Vitamin B120.51 mcg8.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.39 mg3.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium285 mg28.5%
Iron0.88 mg4.9%
Magnesium22.8 mg5.7%
Phosphorus227 mg22.7%
Potassium149.8 mg4.3%
Sodium654.3 mg27.3%
Zinc1.4 mg9%
Copper0.06 mg3%
Manganese0.15 mg7.3%
Selenium13.6 mcg19.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20 g6.7%
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.8%
Sugars4.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12 g24%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.3 g17.4%
Saturated Fat7 g35%
Monounsaturated Fat2.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.3 g 17.4%

Saturated Fat 7 g 35%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 35.5 mg 11.8%

Sodium 654.3 mg 27.3%

Total Carbohydrates 20 g 6.7%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 4.4 g

Protein 12 g 24%

Vitamin A 8.5% Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 28.5% Iron 4.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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