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Granny Mac's Mac and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Granny Mac's Mac and Cheese Recipe

Granny Mac's Mac and Cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Folate.

The food contains 38.3g 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 15.5 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. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 37, for Granny Mac's Mac and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A332.7 IU6.7%Top 30%High
Retinol76.8 mcg
Vitamin C0.6 mg0.99%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2.4 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.8 mg8.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate61.3 mcg15.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid53 mcg
Vitamin B120.6 mcg9.9%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.6 mg6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium176.8 mg17.7%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.2 mg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium25.6 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus182.1 mg18.2%Top 30%High
Potassium209.5 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium274.7 mg11.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.2 mg7.9%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium19.6 mcg28.1%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.8 g7.6%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber0.77 g3.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.6 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.2 g18.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.1 g17%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat6.8 g33.9%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

Popular Questions Asked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 384 Calories from Fat 168

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.6 g 28.6%

Saturated Fat 11.4 g 57%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 51 mg 17%

Sodium 461.5 mg 19.2%

Total Carbohydrates 38.3 g 12.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 15.5 g 31%

Vitamin A 11.2% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 29.7% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/granny-macs-mac-and-cheese-450265 Embed Table:

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