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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 24.5g 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 29.1 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 29, for Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein36%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs30%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A380 IU7.6%
Vitamin C0.84 mg1.4%
Vitamin D22 IU5.5%
Vitamin E0.1 mg0.33%
Thiamin0.02 mg1.6%
Riboflavin0.13 mg7.6%
Niacin0.12 mg0.6%
Vitamin B60.05 mg2.5%
Folate6.4 mcg1.6%
Vitamin B120.34 mcg5.7%
Pantothenic Acid0.31 mg3.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium284 mg28.4%
Iron0.59 mg3.3%
Magnesium9.6 mg2.4%
Phosphorus123 mg12.3%
Potassium112.4 mg3.2%
Sodium653.1 mg27.2%
Zinc0.66 mg4.4%
Copper0.01 mg0.7%
Manganese0.02 mg1%
Selenium3.4 mcg4.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.5 g8.2%
Dietary Fiber2.4 g9.6%
Sugars1.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein29.1 g58.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12 g18.5%
Saturated Fat7.1 g35.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12 g 18.5%

Saturated Fat 7.1 g 35.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 65.1 mg 21.7%

Sodium 653.1 mg 27.2%

Total Carbohydrates 24.5 g 8.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 1.5 g

Protein 29.1 g 58.2%

Vitamin A 7.6% Vitamin C 1.4%

Calcium 28.4% Iron 3.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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