Creamy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese (America's Test Kitchen) Recipe

Creamy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese (America's Test Kitchen) has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 52.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 37.8 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.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a very 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Creamy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese (America's Test Kitchen) has been given a composite ranking of 14, and sparingly.