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Easiest Mac 'n' Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easiest Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

Easiest Mac 'n' Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 35.9g 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. With 24.3 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 average fat content, it could be suitable 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 57, for Easiest Mac 'n' Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • 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 DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A145.8 IU2.9%Mid 40%Average
Retinol37.8 mcg
Vitamin C0.44 mg0.74%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3.1 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.44 mg26.1%Top 10%Very High
Niacin1.3 mg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate46.7 mcg11.7%Top 30%High
Folic Acid35.6 mcg
Vitamin B120.44 mcg7.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.44 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium161.3 mg16.1%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.89 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium18.7 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus174.7 mg17.5%Top 30%High
Potassium135.6 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium291.2 mg12.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.89 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium16 mcg22.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16 g5.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.62 g2.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.8 g21.6%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid2.7 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.8 g7.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.8 g14.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343 Calories from Fat 97

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.8 g 16.6%

Saturated Fat 6.4 g 32%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 33 mg 11%

Sodium 655.3 mg 27.3%

Total Carbohydrates 35.9 g 12%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 7.3 g

Protein 24.3 g 48.6%

Vitamin A 6.6% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 36.3% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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