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Mac & Cheese for 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
46

Mac & Cheese for 2 Recipe

Mac & Cheese for 2 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Thiamin and Riboflavin.

The food contains 38.4g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 30.6 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 46, for Mac & Cheese for 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • High in Vitamin A
  • High in Riboflavin
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1160 IU23.2%
Vitamin C3 mg5%
Vitamin D30 IU7.5%
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.6%
Thiamin0.36 mg23.7%
Riboflavin0.35 mg20.4%
Niacin2.8 mg14.1%
Vitamin B60.44 mg22.1%
Folate76.8 mcg19.2%
Vitamin B121.1 mcg17.8%
Pantothenic Acid0.43 mg4.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium1357 mg135.7%
Iron1.3 mg7.3%
Magnesium16 mg4%
Phosphorus133 mg13.3%
Potassium240.8 mg6.9%
Sodium797.1 mg33.2%
Zinc0.54 mg3.6%
Copper0.03 mg1.5%
Manganese0.05 mg2.7%
Selenium2.9 mcg4.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate38.4 g12.8%
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.6%
Sugars0.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein30.6 g61.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21.5 g33.1%
Saturated Fat11.4 g57%
Monounsaturated Fat1.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 455 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.5 g 33.1%

Saturated Fat 11.4 g 57%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 62.5 mg 20.8%

Sodium 797.1 mg 33.2%

Total Carbohydrates 38.4 g 12.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 0.7 g

Protein 30.6 g 61.2%

Vitamin A 23.2% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 135.7% Iron 7.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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