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Mac and Cheese 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mac and Cheese 2 Recipe

Mac and Cheese 2 has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 55.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 28.3 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.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average 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 42, for Mac and Cheese 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A271.4 IU5.4%Top 30%High
Retinol67.4 mcg
Vitamin C0.73 mg1.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D7.7 IU1.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.37 mg24.4%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.37 mg21.5%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.2 mg11%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate58.2 mcg14.6%Top 30%High
Folic Acid47.6 mcg
Vitamin B120.37 mcg6.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.37 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium164.5 mg16.4%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.1 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23.8 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus182.4 mg18.2%Top 30%High
Potassium175.8 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium298.1 mg12.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.1 mg7.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.37 mg18.3%Top 30%High
Selenium19 mcg27.2%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.4 g6.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.81 g3.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.4 g20.7%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid2.6 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.4 g14.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat5.6 g27.8%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 571 Calories from Fat 230

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25.6 g 39.4%

Saturated Fat 15.2 g 76%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 87.2 mg 29.1%

Sodium 813.9 mg 33.9%

Total Carbohydrates 55.7 g 18.6%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 28.3 g 56.6%

Vitamin A 14.8% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 44.9% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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