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Mac & Cheese homemade - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mac & Cheese homemade Recipe

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

The food contains 27.4g 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 13.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 60, for Mac & Cheese homemade, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A375 IU7.5%
Vitamin C2.6 mg4.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.2 mg0.67%
Thiamin0.11 mg7.2%
Riboflavin0.28 mg16.6%
Niacin0.62 mg3.1%
Vitamin B60.12 mg6.1%
Folate16 mcg4%
Vitamin B120.66 mcg11%
Pantothenic Acid0.61 mg6.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium260 mg26%
Iron1.2 mg6.9%
Magnesium33.6 mg8.4%
Phosphorus250 mg25%
Potassium281.6 mg8%
Sodium276.8 mg11.5%
Zinc1.3 mg8.5%
Copper0.12 mg5.8%
Manganese0.71 mg35.6%
Selenium18.2 mcg26%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27.4 g9.1%
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.4%
Sugars0.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.5 g27%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.3 g12.8%
Saturated Fat5 g25%
Monounsaturated Fat2.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.3 g 12.8%

Saturated Fat 5 g 25%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 25 mg 8.3%

Sodium 276.8 mg 11.5%

Total Carbohydrates 27.4 g 9.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 13.5 g 27%

Vitamin A 7.5% Vitamin C 4.4%

Calcium 26% Iron 6.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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