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Mac and Cheese 3 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mac and Cheese 3 Recipe

Mac and Cheese 3 has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 69g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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 54.9 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 10, for Mac and Cheese 3, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs28%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Vitamin B12
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.41 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol187.6 mcg
Vitamin C0.83 mg1.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D29 IU7.3%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.41 mg27.7%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.41 mg24.4%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.5 mg12.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate85.1 mcg21.3%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid68.9 mcg
Vitamin B121.2 mcg20.7%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.41 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium0.41 mg0.04%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.2 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium38.2 mg9.5%Top 30%High
Phosphorus411.2 mg41.1%Top 10%Very High
Potassium179.7 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium492 mg20.5%Top 30%High
Zinc2.9 mg19.4%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.41 mg20.7%Top 30%High
Selenium30.7 mcg43.9%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate28.6 g9.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.2 g5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.8 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22.8 g45.6%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.4 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine1.2 mg
Leucine1.2 mg
Lysine1.7 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0.4 mg
Phenylalanine1.2 mg
Tyrosine1.2 mg
Valine1.7 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.8 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.2 mg
Glutamic Acid5.4 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine1.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat23.1 g35.6%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat13.9 g69.7%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat6.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1002 Calories from Fat 501

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 55.7 g 85.7%

Saturated Fat 33.6 g 168%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 176.7 mg 58.9%

Sodium 1185.8 mg 49.4%

Total Carbohydrates 69 g 23%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 7.3 g

Protein 54.9 g 109.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 0.1% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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