Homemade Mac and Cheese has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin A.
The food contains 59g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 34 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.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
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 37, for Homemade Mac and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 52% | |
Calories from Carbs | 31% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 800 mg | 80% | ||
Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | ||
Potassium | 550 mg | 15.7% | ||
Sodium | 780 mg | 32.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 59 g | 19.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 12 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 34 g | 68% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 44 g | 67.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 26 g | 130% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 770 Calories from Fat 400
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44 g 67.7%
Saturated Fat 26 g 130%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 130 mg 43.3%
Sodium 780 mg 32.5%
Total Carbohydrates 59 g 19.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 12 g
Protein 34 g 68%
Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 80% Iron 15%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 640
Protein 27 g | Carbs 33 g | Fat 44 g
Per Serving | Calories 520
Protein 25 g | Carbs 49 g | Fat 24 g
Per Serving | Calories 342
Protein 17.3 g | Carbs 50 g | Fat 7.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 10 g | Carbs 24 g | Fat 16 g
Per Serving | Calories 410
Protein 37 g | Carbs 15 g | Fat 22 g
Per Serving | Calories 560
Protein 35 g | Carbs 68 g | Fat 18 g
Per Serving | Calories 150
Protein 16 g | Carbs 9 g | Fat 5 g