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Low fat creamy macaroni and cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Low fat creamy macaroni and cheese Recipe

Low fat creamy macaroni and cheese has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 54.4g 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 20.9 gms of protein, it is high 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 58, for Low fat creamy macaroni and cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A805 IU16.1%
Vitamin C0.18 mg0.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.02 mg0.07%
Thiamin0.03 mg2.1%
Riboflavin0.05 mg2.9%
Niacin0.22 mg1.1%
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.4%
Folate8.4 mcg2.1%
Vitamin B120.07 mcg1.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.04 mg0.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium666 mg66.6%
Iron0.27 mg1.5%
Magnesium3.2 mg0.8%
Phosphorus73 mg7.3%
Potassium13.4 mg0.4%
Sodium811.8 mg33.8%
Zinc0.29 mg1.9%
Copper0.01 mg0.4%
Manganese0.03 mg1.3%
Selenium3.4 mcg4.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate54.4 g18.1%
Dietary Fiber6.1 g24.4%
Sugars9.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20.9 g41.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.3 g17.4%
Saturated Fat5.8 g29%
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.3 g 17.4%

Saturated Fat 5.8 g 29%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 32.8 mg 10.9%

Sodium 811.8 mg 33.8%

Total Carbohydrates 54.4 g 18.1%

Dietary Fiber 6.1 g24.4%

Sugars 9.6 g

Protein 20.9 g 41.8%

Vitamin A 16.1% Vitamin C 0.3%

Calcium 66.6% Iron 1.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=662700 Embed Table:

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