Greek Style Mac n Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.
The food contains 79g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 23 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
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 61, for Greek Style Mac n Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 36% | |
Calories from Carbs | 50% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 13 IU | 0.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 482 mg | 48.2% | ||
Iron | 6 mg | 33.3% | ||
Potassium | 653 mg | 18.7% | ||
Sodium | 1000 mg | 41.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 79 g | 26.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 5 g | 20% | ||
Sugars | 11 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 23 g | 46% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 25 g | 38.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 9 g | 45% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 628 Calories from Fat 227
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25 g 38.5%
Saturated Fat 9 g 45%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 43 mg 14.3%
Sodium 1000 mg 41.7%
Total Carbohydrates 79 g 26.3%
Dietary Fiber 5 g20%
Sugars 11 g
Protein 23 g 46%
Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C
Calcium 48.2% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 180
Protein 11.9 g | Carbs 19.8 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 303
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 3.9 g | Fat 30.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 280
Protein 11 g | Carbs 10 g | Fat 23 g
Per Serving | Calories 1286
Protein 38 g | Carbs 127 g | Fat 75 g
Per Serving | Calories 268
Protein 31 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 10 g
Per Serving | Calories 300
Protein 12 g | Carbs 47 g | Fat 9 g