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Mac and cheese prepared - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mac and cheese prepared Recipe

Mac and cheese prepared has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 52g 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 8.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 36, for Mac and cheese prepared, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A495 IU9.9%
Vitamin C0.18 mg0.3%
Vitamin D18 IU4.5%
Vitamin E0.3 mg1%
Thiamin0.01 mg0.5%
Riboflavin0.03 mg2%
Niacin0.02 mg0.1%
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.4%
Folate1.6 mcg0.4%
Vitamin B120.11 mcg1.8%
Pantothenic Acid0.08 mg0.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium228 mg22.8%
Iron1.8 mg10.1%
Magnesium2.4 mg0.6%
Phosphorus24 mg2.4%
Potassium36.9 mg1.1%
Sodium784.8 mg32.7%
Zinc0.09 mg0.6%
Copper0 mg0.1%
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0.63 mcg0.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate52 g17.3%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.8 g17.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.8 g24.3%
Saturated Fat9.4 g47%
Monounsaturated Fat3.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.8 g 24.3%

Saturated Fat 9.4 g 47%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 39.4 mg 13.1%

Sodium 784.8 mg 32.7%

Total Carbohydrates 52 g 17.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 8.8 g 17.6%

Vitamin A 9.9% Vitamin C 0.3%

Calcium 22.8% Iron 10.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=865997 Embed Table:

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