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Mac and Cheese Florentine - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mac and Cheese Florentine Recipe

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

The food contains 66.3g 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 21.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 72, for Mac and Cheese Florentine, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat26%
 Calories from Carbs56%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.22 IU0%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol21.4 mcg
Vitamin C2.6 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.22 mg14.6%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.22 mg12.8%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.66 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate35.4 mcg8.8%Top 30%High
Folic Acid20.1 mcg
Vitamin B120.22 mcg3.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.22 mg2.2%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium90.2 mg9%Top 30%High
Iron0.66 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium16.2 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus88.9 mg8.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium129.7 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium184.1 mg7.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.44 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.22 mg10.9%Top 30%High
Selenium10.5 mcg15%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.5 g4.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.98 g3.9%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.2 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.6 g9.2%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.2 mg
Leucine0.2 mg
Lysine0.2 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.2 mg
Arginine0.2 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.2 mg
Aspartic Acid0.2 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3 g4.6%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat1.7 g8.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 474 Calories from Fat 123

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.7 g 21.1%

Saturated Fat 8 g 40%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 38.7 mg 12.9%

Sodium 843.2 mg 35.1%

Total Carbohydrates 66.3 g 22.1%

Dietary Fiber 4.5 g18%

Sugars 13.8 g

Protein 21.1 g 42.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 20%

Calcium 41.3% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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