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Grant's Macaroni and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Grant's Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Grant's Macaroni and Cheese has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 58.7g 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. With 42.9 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.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's very high MUFA and average PUFA.

It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 41, for Grant's Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat65%
 Calories from Carbs20%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin D
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium

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 A0.22 IU0%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol57.2 mcg
Vitamin C0.22 mg0.37%Bottom 30%Low
Vitamin D42.2 IU10.5%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.22 mg14.9%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.22 mg13.2%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2 mg10.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate36.3 mcg9.1%Top 30%High
Folic Acid28 mcg
Vitamin B120.45 mcg7.5%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.45 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium144.2 mg14.4%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.67 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium18.8 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus180.5 mg18%Top 30%High
Potassium165.2 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium336.1 mg14%Top 30%High
Zinc1.1 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.22 mg11.2%Top 30%High
Selenium17.5 mcg25%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.2 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.56 g2.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.2 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.6 g19.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.2 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid2.2 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19 g29.2%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat8 g39.9%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat7.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1176 Calories from Fat 762

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 84.7 g 130.3%

Saturated Fat 35.6 g 178%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 168.5 mg 56.2%

Sodium 1498.9 mg 62.5%

Total Carbohydrates 58.7 g 19.6%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 11.7 g

Protein 42.9 g 85.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 64.3% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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