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.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 31% | |
Calories from Carbs | 46% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 375 IU | 7.5% | ||
Vitamin C | 2.6 mg | 4.4% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 0.67% | ||
Thiamin | 0.11 mg | 7.2% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.28 mg | 16.6% | ||
Niacin | 0.62 mg | 3.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 6.1% | ||
Folate | 16 mcg | 4% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.66 mcg | 11% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.61 mg | 6.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 260 mg | 26% | ||
Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.9% | ||
Magnesium | 33.6 mg | 8.4% | ||
Phosphorus | 250 mg | 25% | ||
Potassium | 281.6 mg | 8% | ||
Sodium | 276.8 mg | 11.5% | ||
Zinc | 1.3 mg | 8.5% | ||
Copper | 0.12 mg | 5.8% | ||
Manganese | 0.71 mg | 35.6% | ||
Selenium | 18.2 mcg | 26% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 9.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 10.4% | ||
Sugars | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 13.5 g | 27% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.3 g | 12.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 5 g | 25% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
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
Per Serving | Calories 359
Protein 27.7 g | Carbs 54.1 g | Fat 3.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 233
Protein 11.5 g | Carbs 34.8 g | Fat 6.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 307
Protein 15.8 g | Carbs 29.9 g | Fat 13.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 304
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 47.3 g | Fat 7 g
Per Serving | Calories 292
Protein 19 g | Carbs 41.6 g | Fat 4.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 19
Protein 0.1 g | Carbs 4.8 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 265
Protein 15 g | Carbs 32.3 g | Fat 7.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 151
Protein 11.3 g | Carbs 21.5 g | Fat 2.2 g