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Delicious Homemade Macaroni & Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Delicious Homemade Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Delicious Homemade Macaroni & Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 91.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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 58.8 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.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 4, for Delicious Homemade Macaroni & Cheese, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs32%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.43 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol172.8 mcg
Vitamin C0.85 mg1.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D24.3 IU6.1%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.43 mg28.4%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.43 mg25%Top 10%Very High
Niacin4.3 mg21.3%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate127.7 mcg31.9%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid97.4 mcg
Vitamin B120.85 mcg14.2%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.85 mg8.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium0.43 mg0.04%Bottom 30%Low
Iron2.6 mg14.2%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium54.5 mg13.6%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus0.43 mg0.04%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium294.5 mg8.4%Top 30%High
Sodium430.6 mg17.9%Top 30%High
Zinc3 mg19.9%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.43 mg21.3%Top 30%High
Selenium48.9 mcg69.9%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate39 g13%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.9 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein25 g50%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.4 mg
Threonine0.9 mg
Isoleucine1.3 mg
Leucine1.3 mg
Lysine1.7 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0.4 mg
Phenylalanine1.3 mg
Tyrosine0.9 mg
Valine1.7 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0.9 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid1.7 mg
Glutamic Acid6.4 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline2.6 mg
Serine1.3 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat25.4 g39.1%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat15.1 g75.5%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat7.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1141 Calories from Fat 537

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 59.7 g 91.8%

Saturated Fat 35.5 g 177.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 322.1 mg 107.4%

Sodium 1011.8 mg 42.2%

Total Carbohydrates 91.7 g 30.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%

Sugars 2.9 g

Protein 58.8 g 117.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 0.1% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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