Low Fat Mac and Cheese (altered from BH&G Kid Favs Made Healthy) Recipe
Low Fat Mac and Cheese (altered from BH&G Kid Favs Made Healthy) has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C and Thiamin.
The food contains 45.6g 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. It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is often undesirablea good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 22 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 However, 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".
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.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Low Fat Mac and Cheese (altered from BH&G Kid Favs Made Healthy) has been given a composite ranking of 77, and in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 29% | |
| Calories from Fat | 12% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 59% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin C
- High in Thiamin
- Low in Cholesterol
- Very high in Calcium
- Very low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 725 IU | 14.5% | ||
| Vitamin C | 20.6 mg | 34.4% | ||
| Vitamin D | 37.6 IU | 9.4% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0.07% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.36 mg | 23.9% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.19 mg | 11.2% | ||
| Niacin | 2.2 mg | 11.2% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.7% | ||
| Folate | 9.2 mcg | 2.3% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.03 mg | 0.3% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 948 mg | 94.8% | ||
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12.1% | ||
| Magnesium | 2 mg | 0.5% | ||
| Phosphorus | 8 mg | 0.8% | ||
| Potassium | 44.3 mg | 1.3% | ||
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
| Zinc | 0.05 mg | 0.3% | ||
| Copper | 0.01 mg | 0.6% | ||
| Manganese | 0.04 mg | 2% | ||
| Selenium | 1.4 mcg | 2% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 15.2% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 15.6% | ||
| Sugars | 14.3 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g | 44% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 6.3% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.1 g 6.3%
Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 7.6 mg 2.5%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 45.6 g 15.2%
Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.6%
Sugars 14.3 g
Protein 22 g 44%
Vitamin A 14.5% Vitamin C 34.4%
Calcium 94.8% Iron 12.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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