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Homemade Mac & Cheese - Whole Grain Shells - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Homemade Mac & Cheese - Whole Grain Shells Recipe

Homemade Mac & Cheese - Whole Grain Shells has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 43.9g 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.9 gms of protein, it is average 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.

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 Homemade Mac & Cheese - Whole Grain Shells, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat16%
 Calories from Carbs69%

Why this is good for you

  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A315 IU6.3%
Vitamin C0.06 mg0.1%
Vitamin D30.8 IU7.7%
Vitamin E0.52 mg1.7%
Thiamin0.01 mg0.5%
Riboflavin0.06 mg3.6%
Niacin0.04 mg0.2%
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.6%
Folate2 mcg0.5%
Vitamin B120.14 mcg2.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.12 mg1.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium121 mg12.1%
Iron0.68 mg3.8%
Magnesium3.6 mg0.9%
Phosphorus33 mg3.3%
Potassium50.6 mg1.4%
Sodium411.2 mg17.1%
Zinc0.15 mg1%
Copper0 mg0.2%
Manganese0 mg0.1%
Selenium1.1 mcg1.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate43.9 g14.6%
Dietary Fiber3.8 g15.2%
Sugars5.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.9 g19.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.4 g6.8%
Saturated Fat1.6 g8%
Monounsaturated Fat0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.4 g 6.8%

Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 8.6 mg 2.9%

Sodium 411.2 mg 17.1%

Total Carbohydrates 43.9 g 14.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.2%

Sugars 5.2 g

Protein 9.9 g 19.8%

Vitamin A 6.3% Vitamin C 0.1%

Calcium 12.1% Iron 3.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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