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Greek style Mac & cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Greek style Mac & cheese Recipe

Greek style Mac & cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Riboflavin.

The food contains 47.7g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 16.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average 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 a low 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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Greek cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 67, for Greek style Mac & cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2415 IU48.3%
Vitamin C6 mg10%
Vitamin D36 IU9%
Vitamin E0.96 mg3.2%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.4%
Riboflavin0.37 mg21.7%
Niacin1.2 mg6.2%
Vitamin B60.1 mg5.1%
Folate37.6 mcg9.4%
Vitamin B120.19 mcg3.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium321 mg32.1%
Iron1.4 mg7.6%
Magnesium28 mg7%
Phosphorus474 mg47.4%
Potassium411.4 mg11.8%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc1.4 mg9.2%
Copper0.15 mg7.7%
Manganese0.31 mg15.3%
Selenium4.6 mcg6.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate47.7 g15.9%
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.6%
Sugars7.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.8 g33.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.9 g24.5%
Saturated Fat7.2 g36%
Monounsaturated Fat3.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.9 g 24.5%

Saturated Fat 7.2 g 36%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 36.8 mg 12.3%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 47.7 g 15.9%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 7.4 g

Protein 16.8 g 33.6%

Vitamin A 48.3% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 32.1% Iron 7.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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