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Homemade Macaroni and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 33.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 16.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable 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 50, for Homemade Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs47%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C1.4 mg2.3%
Vitamin D2 IU0.5%
Vitamin E0.1 mg0.33%
Thiamin0.09 mg5.9%
Riboflavin0.1 mg5.6%
Niacin0.52 mg2.6%
Vitamin B60.04 mg2.1%
Folate15.2 mcg3.8%
Vitamin B120.16 mcg2.7%
Pantothenic Acid0.19 mg1.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium330 mg33%
Iron2.4 mg13.3%
Magnesium8.8 mg2.2%
Phosphorus58 mg5.8%
Potassium103.9 mg3%
Sodium365 mg15.2%
Zinc0.29 mg1.9%
Copper0.03 mg1.4%
Manganese0.09 mg4.3%
Selenium3.1 mcg4.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate33.1 g11%
Dietary Fiber3.3 g13.2%
Sugars0.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.5 g33%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.3 g14.3%
Saturated Fat5.9 g29.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.3 g 14.3%

Saturated Fat 5.9 g 29.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 28.5 mg 9.5%

Sodium 365 mg 15.2%

Total Carbohydrates 33.1 g 11%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 16.5 g 33%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 2.3%

Calcium 33% Iron 13.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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