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Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 15.4g 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 8.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 32, for Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A490 IU9.8%
Vitamin C0.36 mg0.6%
Vitamin D5.6 IU1.4%
Vitamin E0.24 mg0.8%
Thiamin0.2 mg13.3%
Riboflavin0.21 mg12.6%
Niacin1.4 mg6.9%
Vitamin B60.05 mg2.4%
Folate45.6 mcg11.4%
Vitamin B120.3 mcg5%
Pantothenic Acid0.28 mg2.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium185 mg18.5%
Iron0.88 mg4.9%
Magnesium18 mg4.5%
Phosphorus163 mg16.3%
Potassium101.5 mg2.9%
Sodium181.9 mg7.6%
Zinc1 mg6.8%
Copper0.06 mg2.8%
Manganese0.13 mg6.3%
Selenium14.1 mcg20.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15.4 g5.1%
Dietary Fiber0.4 g1.6%
Sugars0.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.2 g16.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16 g24.6%
Saturated Fat10 g50%
Monounsaturated Fat4.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 238 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16 g 24.6%

Saturated Fat 10 g 50%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 47.9 mg 16%

Sodium 181.9 mg 7.6%

Total Carbohydrates 15.4 g 5.1%

Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 8.2 g 16.4%

Vitamin A 9.8% Vitamin C 0.6%

Calcium 18.5% Iron 4.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2386351 Embed Table:

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