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

Chicken Mac-n-Cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 40g 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 30.6 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable 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".

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 45, for Chicken Mac-n-Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1005 IU20.1%
Vitamin C1.4 mg2.3%
Vitamin D61.2 IU15.3%
Vitamin E1.5 mg5.1%
Thiamin0.42 mg28.1%
Riboflavin0.3 mg17.6%
Niacin2.3 mg11.6%
Vitamin B60.03 mg1.5%
Folate108.8 mcg27.2%
Vitamin B120.29 mcg4.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.25 mg2.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium729 mg72.9%
Iron1.7 mg9.7%
Magnesium8.4 mg2.1%
Phosphorus77 mg7.7%
Potassium257.1 mg7.3%
Sodium781.1 mg32.5%
Zinc0.3 mg2%
Copper0.01 mg0.5%
Manganese0 mg0.1%
Selenium1.6 mcg2.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate40 g13.3%
Dietary Fiber4.5 g18%
Sugars2.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein30.6 g61.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19.1 g29.4%
Saturated Fat9.1 g45.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.1 g 29.4%

Saturated Fat 9.1 g 45.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 79 mg 26.3%

Sodium 781.1 mg 32.5%

Total Carbohydrates 40 g 13.3%

Dietary Fiber 4.5 g18%

Sugars 2.7 g

Protein 30.6 g 61.2%

Vitamin A 20.1% Vitamin C 2.3%

Calcium 72.9% Iron 9.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1147899 Embed Table:

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