The Best Homemade Mac and Cheese has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Riboflavin and Folate.
The food contains 28.3g 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 34.4 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.
However, the very 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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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.
Based on the composite nutritive standing The Best Homemade Mac and Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 24, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 61% | |
Calories from Carbs | 18% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.48 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 160 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.48 mg | 0.79% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Vitamin D | 13.8 IU | 3.5% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.48 mg | 28% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 0.95 mg | 4.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 47.1 mcg | 11.8% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 32.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.48 mcg | 7.9% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.48 mg | 4.8% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 428.1 mg | 42.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.95 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 26.7 mg | 6.7% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 332.4 mg | 33.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 130.5 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 363.1 mg | 15.1% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1.9 mg | 12.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 17.6 mcg | 25.2% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.48 g | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Starch | 9 g | |||
Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.5 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 16.4 g | 32.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1 mg | |||
Leucine | 1 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.4 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 1 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 1 mg | |||
Valine | 1 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 4.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 1 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 20.6 g | 31.6% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 13 g | 64.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 47.1 g | |||
Ash | 2.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 641 Calories from Fat 389
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43.2 g 66.5%
Saturated Fat 27.2 g 136%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 135.4 mg 45.1%
Sodium 762.5 mg 31.8%
Total Carbohydrates 28.3 g 9.4%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 1.4 g
Protein 34.4 g 68.8%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 89.9% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 264
Protein 16.6 g | Carbs 16.5 g | Fat 14.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 78
Protein 3.4 g | Carbs 8.4 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 358
Protein 15 g | Carbs 26.5 g | Fat 20.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 143
Protein 6.9 g | Carbs 20.1 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 313
Protein 10 g | Carbs 57.5 g | Fat 10 g
Per Serving | Calories 296
Protein 5.7 g | Carbs 41.5 g | Fat 11.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 110
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 5.4 g | Fat 5 g
Per Serving | Calories 106
Protein 5.7 g | Carbs 0.21 g | Fat 8.9 g