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

Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese 2 has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 75.9g 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. With 42.2 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.

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

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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 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.

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 23, for Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese 2, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

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 A0.37 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol131.1 mcg
Vitamin C1.5 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D10.6 IU2.7%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.37 mg24.4%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.37 mg21.5%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.6 mg12.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate72.2 mcg18%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid53.8 mcg
Vitamin B120.73 mcg12.2%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.73 mg7.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium345.1 mg34.5%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.5 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Magnesium38.1 mg9.5%Top 30%High
Phosphorus307 mg30.7%Top 10%Very High
Potassium243.6 mg7%Top 30%High
Sodium373.3 mg15.6%Top 30%High
Zinc1.8 mg12.2%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.37 mg18.3%Top 30%High
Selenium24.2 mcg34.5%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27.8 g9.3%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.2 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.7 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.5 g30.9%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.4 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine1.1 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid4 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18.3 g28.2%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat10.8 g54.2%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat5.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 925 Calories from Fat 450

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 50 g 76.9%

Saturated Fat 29.6 g 148%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 147.9 mg 49.3%

Sodium 1019.2 mg 42.5%

Total Carbohydrates 75.9 g 25.3%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 3.4 g

Protein 42.2 g 84.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 94.2% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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