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Healthy Mac N' Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Healthy Mac N' Cheese Recipe

Healthy Mac N' Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 47.3g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.5 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. 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".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Healthy Mac N' Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 63, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat26%
 Calories from Carbs59%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A300 IU6%
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D31.6 IU7.9%
Vitamin E0.06 mg0.2%
Thiamin0 mg0.3%
Riboflavin0.18 mg10.6%
Niacin0.02 mg0.1%
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.5%
Folate8.4 mcg2.1%
Vitamin B120.87 mcg14.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.06 mg0.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium225 mg22.5%
Iron1.6 mg8.8%
Magnesium14 mg3.5%
Phosphorus72 mg7.2%
Potassium89 mg2.5%
Sodium142.9 mg6%
Zinc0.59 mg3.9%
Copper0 mg0.2%
Manganese0 mg0.1%
Selenium3.4 mcg4.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate47.3 g15.8%
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.4%
Sugars2.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.5 g23%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.4 g14.5%
Saturated Fat5.2 g26%
Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 322 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.4 g 14.5%

Saturated Fat 5.2 g 26%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 17.4 mg 5.8%

Sodium 142.9 mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 47.3 g 15.8%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 11.5 g 23%

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C

Calcium 22.5% Iron 8.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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