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Guilty Pleasure Mac n' Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Guilty Pleasure Mac n' Cheese Recipe

Guilty Pleasure Mac n' Cheese has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Thiamin.

The food contains 51.9g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 22.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low 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".

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 57, for Guilty Pleasure Mac n' Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs47%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Thiamin
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2205 IU44.1%
Vitamin C5.4 mg9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.28 mg0.93%
Thiamin0.31 mg20.8%
Riboflavin0.1 mg5.7%
Niacin3.1 mg15.5%
Vitamin B60.03 mg1.5%
Folate29.2 mcg7.3%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.01 mg0.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium245 mg24.5%
Iron3.3 mg18.3%
Magnesium12 mg3%
Phosphorus7 mg0.7%
Potassium137.7 mg3.9%
Sodium524.4 mg21.9%
Zinc0.08 mg0.5%
Copper0.02 mg1%
Manganese0.13 mg6.7%
Selenium0.14 mcg0.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate51.9 g17.3%
Dietary Fiber6.4 g25.6%
Sugars1.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22.6 g45.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.2 g24.9%
Saturated Fat8.5 g42.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 484 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.2 g 24.9%

Saturated Fat 8.5 g 42.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 36.8 mg 12.3%

Sodium 524.4 mg 21.9%

Total Carbohydrates 51.9 g 17.3%

Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.6%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 22.6 g 45.2%

Vitamin A 44.1% Vitamin C 9%

Calcium 24.5% Iron 18.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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