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Amazing Healthy Macaroni & Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Amazing Healthy Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Amazing Healthy Macaroni & Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 28.6g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.3 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 low 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 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 83, for Amazing Healthy Macaroni & Cheese, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat12%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A20 IU0.4%
Vitamin C42.8 mg71.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.08 mg0.27%
Thiamin0.05 mg3.6%
Riboflavin0.13 mg7.6%
Niacin0.44 mg2.2%
Vitamin B60.13 mg6.5%
Folate57.2 mcg14.3%
Vitamin B120.02 mcg0.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.15 mg1.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium151 mg15.1%
Iron0.63 mg3.5%
Magnesium13.6 mg3.4%
Phosphorus45 mg4.5%
Potassium264.3 mg7.6%
Sodium179.8 mg7.5%
Zinc0.23 mg1.5%
Copper0.04 mg1.9%
Manganese0.21 mg10.7%
Selenium1.2 mcg1.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate28.6 g9.5%
Dietary Fiber6.7 g26.8%
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.3 g22.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.5 g3.8%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.5 g 3.8%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 6 mg 2%

Sodium 179.8 mg 7.5%

Total Carbohydrates 28.6 g 9.5%

Dietary Fiber 6.7 g26.8%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 11.3 g 22.6%

Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C 71.4%

Calcium 15.1% Iron 3.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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