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15-Minute Mediterranean Mac 'n Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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15-Minute Mediterranean Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

15-Minute Mediterranean Mac 'n Cheese has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 50.5g 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. With 9.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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.

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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mediterranean cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 86, for 15-Minute Mediterranean Mac 'n Cheese, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat11%
 Calories from Carbs75%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.27 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol5.2 mcg
Vitamin C5.2 mg8.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0.27 mg18.2%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.4 mg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate40.4 mcg10.1%Top 30%High
Folic Acid31.4 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.27 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium27.6 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.55 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium14.2 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus51.4 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium144.8 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium89.4 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.27 mg1.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.27 mg13.7%Top 30%High
Selenium9.3 mcg13.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.8 g4.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.96 g3.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.6 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.3 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.7 g5.4%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.3 mg
Glutamic Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.87 g1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.41 g2%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269 Calories from Fat 29

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.2 g 4.9%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 8.5 mg 2.8%

Sodium 327.1 mg 13.6%

Total Carbohydrates 50.5 g 16.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 5.9 g

Protein 9.9 g 19.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 31.7%

Calcium 10.1% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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