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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 high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Folate.

The food contains 30.9g 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 20.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 29, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat55%
 Calories from Carbs27%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A506.3 IU10.1%Top 10%Very High
Retinol131.4 mcg
Vitamin C0.57 mg0.95%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D10.3 IU2.6%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.7 mg8.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate51.4 mcg12.9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid40.6 mcg
Vitamin B120.57 mcg9.5%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.57 mg5.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium296.6 mg29.7%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.1 mg6.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium25.1 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus233.7 mg23.4%Top 10%Very High
Potassium138.3 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium290.4 mg12.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.1 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium16.6 mcg23.7%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.7 g5.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.69 g2.7%Mid 40%Average
Starch11.4 g
Sugars0.7 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.6 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.6 g23.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.1 g24.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat9.8 g48.9%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water53.1 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 459 Calories from Fat 253

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 28.1 g 43.2%

Saturated Fat 17.1 g 85.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 88.6 mg 29.5%

Sodium 508.2 mg 21.2%

Total Carbohydrates 30.9 g 10.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 20.3 g 40.6%

Vitamin A 17.7% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 51.9% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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