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Creamy low fat Mac and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy low fat Mac and Cheese Recipe

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

The food contains 42.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 14.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 69, for Creamy low fat Mac and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat12%
 Calories from Carbs66%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A395 IU7.9%
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D62 IU15.5%
Vitamin E0.42 mg1.4%
Thiamin0.12 mg7.8%
Riboflavin0.12 mg6.9%
Niacin0.6 mg3%
Vitamin B60.16 mg8.2%
Folate35.6 mcg8.9%
Vitamin B120.38 mcg6.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.12 mg1.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium248 mg24.8%
Iron0.7 mg3.9%
Magnesium11.6 mg2.9%
Phosphorus114 mg11.4%
Potassium233.9 mg6.7%
Sodium197.3 mg8.2%
Zinc0.59 mg3.9%
Copper0.05 mg2.5%
Manganese0.12 mg6%
Selenium3.3 mcg4.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate42.8 g14.3%
Dietary Fiber0.9 g3.6%
Sugars7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.5 g29%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.5 g5.4%
Saturated Fat1.3 g6.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.5 g 5.4%

Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 21.1 mg 7%

Sodium 197.3 mg 8.2%

Total Carbohydrates 42.8 g 14.3%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 14.5 g 29%

Vitamin A 7.9% Vitamin C

Calcium 24.8% Iron 3.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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