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Creamy Macaroni and Four Cheeses - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Macaroni and Four Cheeses Recipe

Creamy Macaroni and Four Cheeses has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 56.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 20.9 gms of protein, it is high 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.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very 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 63, for Creamy Macaroni and Four Cheeses, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.41 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol53.1 mcg
Vitamin C3.7 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D15.6 IU3.9%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.41 mg27.4%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.41 mg24.2%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.1 mg10.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate71.2 mcg17.8%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid55.1 mcg
Vitamin B120.41 mcg6.9%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.41 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium163.4 mg16.3%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.2 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium25.5 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus158.4 mg15.8%Top 30%High
Potassium218.1 mg6.2%Top 30%High
Sodium231.2 mg9.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.2 mg8.2%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.41 mg20.6%Top 30%High
Selenium20.2 mcg28.8%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.3 g7.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.6 g17.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid2.5 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.8 g8.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.3 g16.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 437 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 8 g 40%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 40.4 mg 13.5%

Sodium 561.8 mg 23.4%

Total Carbohydrates 56.7 g 18.9%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 6.6 g

Protein 20.9 g 41.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 39.7% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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