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3 cheese low cal mac & - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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3 cheese low cal mac & cheese Recipe

3 cheese low cal mac & cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin D, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 47g 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".

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 77, for 3 cheese low cal mac & cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs58%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin D
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A160 IU3.2%
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D116 IU29%
Vitamin E0.02 mg0.07%
Thiamin0.53 mg35.4%
Riboflavin0.31 mg18.3%
Niacin2 mg10.1%
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.6%
Folate141.6 mcg35.4%
Vitamin B120.13 mcg2.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.11 mg1.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium367 mg36.7%
Iron1.8 mg10.2%
Magnesium3.2 mg0.8%
Phosphorus29 mg2.9%
Potassium46.5 mg1.3%
Sodium231 mg9.6%
Zinc0.14 mg0.9%
Copper0 mg0.2%
Manganese0 mg0.1%
Selenium0.98 mcg1.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate47 g15.7%
Dietary Fiber7 g28%
Sugars4.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12 g24%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.8 g15.1%
Saturated Fat1.4 g7%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.8 g 15.1%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 14 mg 4.7%

Sodium 231 mg 9.6%

Total Carbohydrates 47 g 15.7%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 4.1 g

Protein 12 g 24%

Vitamin A 3.2% Vitamin C

Calcium 36.7% Iron 10.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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