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Golden Macaroni and Cheese 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Golden Macaroni and Cheese 2 Recipe

Golden Macaroni and Cheese 2 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Folate.

The food contains 32g 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 22.6 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'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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 26, for Golden Macaroni and Cheese 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat55%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A522.1 IU10.4%Top 10%Very High
Retinol134.3 mcg
Vitamin C0.58 mg0.97%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D11.6 IU2.9%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.7 mg8.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate54.7 mcg13.7%Top 30%High
Folic Acid41.3 mcg
Vitamin B120.58 mcg9.7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.58 mg5.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium319.2 mg31.9%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.2 mg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium25.6 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus262.8 mg26.3%Top 10%Very High
Potassium137.2 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium293.8 mg12.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.7 mg11.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium18.6 mcg26.6%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18.6 g6.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.7 g2.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.6 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.1 g26.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine1.2 mg
Methionine0.6 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid3.5 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.3 g26.6%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat10.8 g53.8%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat4.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 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 487 Calories from Fat 267

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 29.7 g 45.7%

Saturated Fat 18.5 g 92.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 90.5 mg 30.2%

Sodium 505.3 mg 21.1%

Total Carbohydrates 32 g 10.7%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 22.6 g 45.2%

Vitamin A 18% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 54.9% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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