Homemade Macaroni and Cheese 2 has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 105.3g 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. With 55.5 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. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 7, for Homemade Macaroni and Cheese 2, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 46% | |
Calories from Carbs | 35% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.4 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 174.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 0.66% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 11.9 IU | 3% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0.4 mg | 26.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.4 mg | 23.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 3.6 mg | 17.9% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 119 mcg | 29.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 101.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.79 mcg | 13.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.79 mg | 7.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 0.4 mg | 0.04% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 2 mg | 11% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 48 mg | 12% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 0.4 mg | 0.04% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Potassium | 284.1 mg | 8.1% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 682.5 mg | 28.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 2.8 mg | 18.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.4 mg | 19.8% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 39.7 mcg | 56.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 13.9% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 1.6 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.8 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 22 g | 44% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0.4 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.8 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1.2 mg | |||
Leucine | 1.2 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.4 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 1.2 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.8 mg | |||
Valine | 1.2 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.8 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.8 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.2 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 1.2 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 24 g | 36.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 73.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1193 Calories from Fat 545
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 60.5 g 93.1%
Saturated Fat 37.1 g 185.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 171.4 mg 57.1%
Sodium 1720 mg 71.7%
Total Carbohydrates 105.3 g 35.1%
Dietary Fiber 4.1 g16.4%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 55.5 g 111%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 0.1% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 486
Protein 25 g | Carbs 39 g | Fat 25.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 333
Protein 14.2 g | Carbs 19.9 g | Fat 21.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 269
Protein 13.3 g | Carbs 24.9 g | Fat 12.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 259
Protein 9.5 g | Carbs 23.9 g | Fat 13.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 73
Protein 1.7 g | Carbs 15.9 g | Fat 0.47 g
Per Serving | Calories 129
Protein 11.6 g | Carbs 11.2 g | Fat 4.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 304
Protein 8.9 g | Carbs 41.3 g | Fat 11 g
Per Serving | Calories 97
Protein 1.7 g | Carbs 15.6 g | Fat 3.4 g