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Healthy Macaroni & Cheese 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Healthy Macaroni & Cheese 2 Recipe

Healthy Macaroni & Cheese 2 has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 83.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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 29.9 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.

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

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. 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 68, for Healthy Macaroni & Cheese 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2.2 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol15 mcg
Vitamin C8 mg13.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin D1.3 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.44 mg29.5%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.7 mg13.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate37.6 mcg9.4%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.44 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium131 mg13.1%Top 30%High
Iron1.8 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Magnesium73.9 mg18.5%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus250.9 mg25.1%Top 10%Very High
Potassium187.2 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium297.3 mg12.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.8 mg11.8%Top 30%High
Copper0.44 mg22.1%Top 10%Very High
Manganese1.3 mg66.4%Top 10%Very High
Selenium37.6 mcg53.7%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate37.1 g12.4%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber0.4 g1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.2 g26.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid4 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline1.3 mg
Serine0.9 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.4 g12.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2 g10.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 601 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19 g 29.2%

Saturated Fat 4.6 g 23%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 11.8 mg 3.9%

Sodium 672 mg 28%

Total Carbohydrates 83.8 g 27.9%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 29.9 g 59.8%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 29.6% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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