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6 ingredient Mac & Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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6 ingredient Mac & Cheese Recipe

6 ingredient Mac & Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin B12.

The food contains 15.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 18.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable 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 21, for 6 ingredient Mac & Cheese, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A805 IU16.1%
Vitamin C0.06 mg0.1%
Vitamin D2 IU0.5%
Vitamin E0.24 mg0.8%
Thiamin0.15 mg10.2%
Riboflavin0.07 mg4.2%
Niacin2 mg10%
Vitamin B60.16 mg7.8%
Folate2 mcg0.5%
Vitamin B121.5 mcg25.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.06 mg0.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium350 mg35%
Iron1.2 mg6.9%
Magnesium11.6 mg2.9%
Phosphorus35 mg3.5%
Potassium57.6 mg1.6%
Sodium416.7 mg17.4%
Zinc0.06 mg0.4%
Copper0 mg0.2%
Manganese0.01 mg0.4%
Selenium1.9 mcg2.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15.1 g5%
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.4%
Sugars3.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18.1 g36.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.7 g25.7%
Saturated Fat9.7 g48.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.7 g 25.7%

Saturated Fat 9.7 g 48.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 74.4 mg 24.8%

Sodium 416.7 mg 17.4%

Total Carbohydrates 15.1 g 5%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 18.1 g 36.2%

Vitamin A 16.1% Vitamin C 0.1%

Calcium 35% Iron 6.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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