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

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

The food contains 25.9g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 10.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 40, for Easy Mac 'n' Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A250 IU5%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Thiamin0.27 mg18%
Niacin5 mg25%
Vitamin B60.08 mg4%
Folate112 mcg28%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium170 mg17%
Iron2.5 mg14%
Magnesium20 mg5%
Potassium150 mg4.3%
Sodium829 mg34.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.9 g8.6%
Dietary Fiber1.5 g6%
Sugars2.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.8 g21.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.9 g22.9%
Saturated Fat7.1 g35.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284 Calories from Fat 134

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.9 g 22.9%

Saturated Fat 7.1 g 35.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 36 mg 12%

Sodium 829 mg 34.5%

Total Carbohydrates 25.9 g 8.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%

Sugars 2.8 g

Protein 10.8 g 21.6%

Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 17% Iron 14%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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