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Easy-Peasy Mac & Cheesy - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy-Peasy Mac & Cheesy Recipe

Easy-Peasy Mac & Cheesy has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 175.4g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 47.7 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 has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is very 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Easy-Peasy Mac & Cheesy has been given a composite ranking of 12, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

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 A0.67 IU0.01%Mid 40%Average
Retinol170.6 mcg
Vitamin C0.33 mg0.56%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D14.7 IU3.7%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.33 mg22.3%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.33 mg19.7%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2 mg10%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.33 mg16.7%Top 30%High
Folate29.1 mcg7.3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid2 mcg
Vitamin B120.33 mcg5.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.67 mg6.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium315.1 mg31.5%Top 10%Very High
Iron1 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium100 mg25%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus0.33 mg0.03%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium296 mg8.5%Top 30%High
Sodium465.5 mg19.4%Top 30%High
Zinc2.7 mg17.8%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.33 mg16.7%Top 30%High
Selenium12.7 mcg18.2%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate58.7 g19.6%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber7.8 g31.2%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16 g31.9%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.3 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine1 mg
Leucine1 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine1 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid3.7 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine1 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat22.9 g35.3%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat13.7 g68.7%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat6.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1487 Calories from Fat 617

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 68.6 g 105.5%

Saturated Fat 41.1 g 205.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 192.5 mg 64.2%

Sodium 1391.8 mg 58%

Total Carbohydrates 175.4 g 58.5%

Dietary Fiber 23.3 g93.2%

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 47.7 g 95.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 94.2% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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