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Luxury Macaroni Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Luxury Macaroni Cheese Recipe

Luxury Macaroni Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 99.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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. With 35.7 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.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 gives a good yield of Iron at 6 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 63, for Luxury Macaroni Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat28%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.4 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol37.7 mcg
Vitamin C6 mg10.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D6.9 IU1.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.2 mg13.4%Top 30%High
Riboflavin0.2 mg11.9%Top 30%High
Niacin1.8 mg9.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.2 mg10.1%Top 30%High
Folate69.4 mcg17.3%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid44.2 mcg
Vitamin B120.2 mcg3.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium112.9 mg11.3%Top 30%High
Iron1.2 mg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium25.6 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus137.1 mg13.7%Top 30%High
Potassium185.7 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium81.2 mg3.4%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1 mg6.7%Top 30%High
Copper0.2 mg10.1%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.4 mg20.2%Top 30%High
Selenium16.5 mcg23.6%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3.1 g
Glucose0.2 mg
Fructose0.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.2 g14.4%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.2 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.8 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.6 g7.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.6 g13%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 747 Calories from Fat 206

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22.9 g 35.2%

Saturated Fat 12.9 g 64.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 155.2 mg 51.7%

Sodium 402.6 mg 16.8%

Total Carbohydrates 99.1 g 33%

Dietary Fiber 7.8 g31.2%

Sugars 15.5 g

Protein 35.7 g 71.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 50%

Calcium 56% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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