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Great Mac and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Great Mac and Cheese Recipe

Great Mac and Cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 38.9g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 17 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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Great Mac and Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 43, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs38%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C2.4 mg4%
Thiamin0.41 mg27%
Niacin8.2 mg41%
Vitamin B60.18 mg9%
Folate196 mcg49%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium450 mg45%
Iron2.9 mg16%
Magnesium60 mg15%
Potassium295 mg8.4%
Sodium670 mg27.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate38.9 g13%
Dietary Fiber2.2 g8.8%
Sugars7.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17 g34%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20.4 g31.4%
Saturated Fat12.5 g62.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408 Calories from Fat 183

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20.4 g 31.4%

Saturated Fat 12.5 g 62.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 60 mg 20%

Sodium 670 mg 27.9%

Total Carbohydrates 38.9 g 13%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 7.5 g

Protein 17 g 34%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 4%

Calcium 45% Iron 16%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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