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Em's Mac n' Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Em's Mac n' Cheese Recipe

Em's Mac n' Cheese has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin A.

The food contains 49g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 22 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 20, for Em's Mac n' Cheese, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2250 IU45%
Vitamin C3.6 mg6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium500 mg50%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium450 mg12.9%
Sodium2760 mg115%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate49 g16.3%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22 g44%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat27 g41.5%
Saturated Fat16 g80%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 520 Calories from Fat 240

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27 g 41.5%

Saturated Fat 16 g 80%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 75 mg 25%

Sodium 2760 mg 115%

Total Carbohydrates 49 g 16.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 8 g

Protein 22 g 44%

Vitamin A 45% Vitamin C 6%

Calcium 50% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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