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Mac and Cheese Skewers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mac and Cheese Skewers Recipe

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

The food contains 43.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 19.4 gms of protein, it is 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 very high MUFA and very high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 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 an Appetizer.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 26, for Mac and Cheese Skewers, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat81%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.49 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol50.2 mcg
Vitamin C7.3 mg12.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin D12.7 IU3.2%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.49 mg32.5%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.49 mg28.7%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.4 mg12.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate65.9 mcg16.5%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid44.4 mcg
Vitamin B120.49 mcg8.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.49 mg4.9%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium135.1 mg13.5%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.5 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Magnesium25.9 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Phosphorus170.2 mg17%Top 30%High
Potassium236.6 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Sodium333.5 mg13.9%Top 30%High
Zinc1.5 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.49 mg24.4%Top 30%High
Selenium22.9 mcg32.8%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21.3 g7.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.5 g5.9%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.5 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.5 g18.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline1 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat60 g92.2%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat10.2 g51.2%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat16.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat29.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1341 Calories from Fat 1106

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 122.9 g 189.1%

Saturated Fat 21 g 105%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 161.5 mg 53.8%

Sodium 683.7 mg 28.5%

Total Carbohydrates 43.6 g 14.5%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 19.4 g 38.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 27.7% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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