Low Cal & Low Fat Tasty Veggie Mac 'N Cheese Recipe

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Low Cal & Low Fat Tasty Veggie Mac 'N Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 40.5g 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 12.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 66, for Low Cal & Low Fat Tasty Veggie Mac 'N Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

	Calories from Protein	18%
	Calories from Fat	22%
	Calories from Carbs	60%

Why this is good for you

High in Protein
Very high in Vitamin A
Very high in Vitamin C
High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Vitamin A	1975 IU	39.5%
Vitamin C	32.2 mg	53.6%
Vitamin D	20.4 IU	5.1%
Vitamin E	0.04 mg	0.13%
Thiamin	0.02 mg	1.6%
Riboflavin	0.11 mg	6.6%
Niacin	1 mg	5.2%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	1.6%
Folate	4.4 mcg	1.1%
Vitamin B12	0.01 mcg	0.2%
Pantothenic Acid	0.41 mg	4.1%

Mineral Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Calcium	131 mg	13.1%
Iron	1.8 mg	10%
Magnesium	2.4 mg	0.6%
Phosphorus	23 mg	2.3%
Potassium	84.8 mg	2.4%
Sodium	793.6 mg	33.1%
Zinc	0.14 mg	0.9%
Copper	0.09 mg	4.3%
Manganese	0.01 mg	0.6%
Selenium	2.4 mcg	3.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Carbohydrate	40.5 g	13.5%
Dietary Fiber	7.1 g	28.4%
Sugars	8.8 g

Protein Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Protein	12.5 g	25%

Fat Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Fat	6.5 g	10%
Saturated Fat	1.6 g	8%
Monounsaturated Fat	0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0 g


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Nutrition Facts

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 253 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.5 g 10%

Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 16.2 mg 5.4%

Sodium 793.6 mg 33.1%

Total Carbohydrates 40.5 g 13.5%

Dietary Fiber 7.1 g28.4%

Sugars 8.8 g

Protein 12.5 g 25%

Vitamin A 39.5% Vitamin C 53.6%

Calcium 13.1% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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