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Grown up Mac and Cheese 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Grown up Mac and Cheese 2 Recipe

Grown up Mac and Cheese 2 has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 53.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 20.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high 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 34, for Grown up Mac and Cheese 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs38%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A483.2 IU9.7%Top 10%Very High
Retinol111.7 mcg
Vitamin C0.51 mg0.85%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D10.2 IU2.6%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate15.3 mcg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid3.1 mcg
Vitamin B120.51 mcg8.5%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.51 mg5.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium252 mg25.2%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.51 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium48 mg12%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus252.6 mg25.3%Top 10%Very High
Potassium165.8 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium231.7 mg9.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.5 mg10.2%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium7.7 mcg10.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27.2 g9.1%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3.3 g13.1%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.6 g21.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.9 g23%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat9 g45.2%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 554 Calories from Fat 263

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 29.3 g 45.1%

Saturated Fat 17.7 g 88.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 85.9 mg 28.6%

Sodium 454.2 mg 18.9%

Total Carbohydrates 53.4 g 17.8%

Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.6%

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 20.8 g 41.6%

Vitamin A 18.9% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 49.4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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