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Easy Macaroni and Cheese 5 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Macaroni and Cheese 5 Recipe

Easy Macaroni and Cheese 5 has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 52.7g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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

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 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 35, for Easy Macaroni and Cheese 5, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

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 A0.33 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol87.3 mcg
Vitamin C1 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D6.4 IU1.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.33 mg22.3%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.33 mg19.7%Top 10%Very High
Niacin1.3 mg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate51.5 mcg12.9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid42.1 mcg
Vitamin B120.33 mcg5.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.33 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium180.3 mg18%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.67 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium22.4 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus167.2 mg16.7%Top 30%High
Potassium150.8 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium347.5 mg14.5%Top 30%High
Zinc1 mg6.7%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.33 mg16.7%Top 30%High
Selenium15.4 mcg22%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.6 g5.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.6 g2.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.3 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.1 g16.2%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.1 g17%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat6.9 g34.3%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 606 Calories from Fat 298

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 33.1 g 50.9%

Saturated Fat 20.5 g 102.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 100.6 mg 33.5%

Sodium 1038.9 mg 43.3%

Total Carbohydrates 52.7 g 17.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 1.7 g

Protein 24.2 g 48.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 53.9% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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