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Homemade Mac and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe

Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin A.

The food contains 33g 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 27 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 very 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.

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 31, for Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat62%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1250 IU25%
Vitamin C2.4 mg4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium600 mg60%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium400 mg11.4%
Sodium660 mg27.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate33 g11%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein27 g54%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat44 g67.7%
Saturated Fat25 g125%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 640 Calories from Fat 400

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 44 g 67.7%

Saturated Fat 25 g 125%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 155 mg 51.7%

Sodium 660 mg 27.5%

Total Carbohydrates 33 g 11%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 27 g 54%

Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 4%

Calcium 60% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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