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Easy Creamy Mac and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe

Easy Creamy Mac and Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 25g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 13.2 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 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also a 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 51, for Easy Creamy Mac and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat28%
 Calories from Carbs47%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A260 IU5.2%
Vitamin C0.24 mg0.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.14 mg0.47%
Thiamin0.16 mg10.7%
Riboflavin0.18 mg10.6%
Niacin1.2 mg6.2%
Vitamin B60.06 mg3%
Folate62 mcg15.5%
Vitamin B120.36 mcg6%
Pantothenic Acid0.26 mg2.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium145 mg14.5%
Iron1.2 mg6.4%
Magnesium17.2 mg4.3%
Phosphorus121 mg12.1%
Potassium91.8 mg2.6%
Sodium340.1 mg14.2%
Zinc0.66 mg4.4%
Copper0.08 mg4.2%
Manganese0.2 mg10.1%
Selenium19.5 mcg27.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25 g8.3%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars0.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.2 g26.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.5 g10%
Saturated Fat3.9 g19.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.5 g 10%

Saturated Fat 3.9 g 19.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 20 mg 6.7%

Sodium 340.1 mg 14.2%

Total Carbohydrates 25 g 8.3%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 13.2 g 26.4%

Vitamin A 5.2% Vitamin C 0.4%

Calcium 14.5% Iron 6.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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