Healthy Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach Recipe has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content.
The food contains 118.53g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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. With 39.47 gms of protein, it is very 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 very high in saturated fats and low in trans 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.
It belongs to Canadian cuisine. 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 41, for Healthy Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach Recipe, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 30% | |
Calories from Carbs | 52% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 40 g | 13.3% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 10.5% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 1.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 13.3 g | 26.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 10.3 g | 15.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27.1% | Top 30% | High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 909 Calories from Fat 268
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.6 g 47%
Saturated Fat 16 g 80.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 73 mg 24.3%
Sodium 824 mg 34.3%
Total Carbohydrates 118.5 g 39.5%
Dietary Fiber 7.8 g31.2%
Sugars 5.8 g
Protein 39.5 g 78.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 266
Protein 13.2 g | Carbs 37.1 g | Fat 8.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 173
Protein 8 g | Carbs 23.9 g | Fat 5 g
Per Serving | Calories 166
Protein 11.6 g | Carbs 9.3 g | Fat 8.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 137
Protein 14.8 g | Carbs 2.01 g | Fat 6.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 177
Protein 15 g | Carbs 12.9 g | Fat 6.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 223
Protein 11.8 g | Carbs 1.28 g | Fat 18.4 g