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Healthy Mac and Cheese 1 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Healthy Mac and Cheese 1 Recipe

Healthy Mac and Cheese 1 has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 47g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low 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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very 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 56, for Healthy Mac and Cheese 1, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs62%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A114.2 IU2.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol31.9 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D2.7 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.88 mg59%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.5 mg17.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate131.9 mcg33%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid116.8 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium161.1 mg16.1%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.8 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Magnesium36.3 mg9.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus266.4 mg26.6%Top 10%Very High
Potassium176.1 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium225.9 mg9.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.8 mg11.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.88 mg44.2%Top 10%Very High
Selenium38.9 mcg55.6%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate41.6 g13.9%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.1%Top 30%High
Sugars2.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.9 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.9 g29.7%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.9 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.9 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid4.4 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.9 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.6 g7.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308 Calories from Fat 47

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.2 g 8%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 12.2 mg 4.1%

Sodium 255.3 mg 10.6%

Total Carbohydrates 47 g 15.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 2.9 g

Protein 16.8 g 33.6%

Vitamin A 2.6% Vitamin C

Calcium 18.2% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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