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grandma's mac n cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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grandma's mac n cheese Recipe

grandma's mac n cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 29.8g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 12.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 39, for grandma's mac n cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs43%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C0.06 mg0.1%
Vitamin D12.4 IU3.1%
Vitamin E0.08 mg0.27%
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg0.1%
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate0 mcg
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.01 mg0.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium237 mg23.7%
Iron0.02 mg0.1%
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus1 mg0.1%
Potassium1.2 mg0%
Sodium439.7 mg18.3%
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg0.1%
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0.07 mcg0.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate29.8 g9.9%
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.8%
Sugars4.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.7 g25.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.8 g18.2%
Saturated Fat6.3 g31.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.8 g 18.2%

Saturated Fat 6.3 g 31.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 32.8 mg 10.9%

Sodium 439.7 mg 18.3%

Total Carbohydrates 29.8 g 9.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 4.8 g

Protein 12.7 g 25.4%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 0.1%

Calcium 23.7% Iron 0.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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