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Mac N' Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mac N' Cheese Recipe

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

The food contains 26g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.8 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 average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 58, for Mac N' Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A191.6 IU3.8%Top 30%High
Retinol47 mcg
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.6 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate36.1 mcg9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid28.3 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium150 mg15%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.6 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium16.9 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus132.5 mg13.3%Mid 40%Average
Potassium101.2 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium102.2 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.6 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium13.9 mcg19.8%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15.7 g5.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.72 g2.9%Mid 40%Average
Starch10.2 g
Sugars0.2 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.1 g14.2%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.3 g9.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.8 g19%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water70.5 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247 Calories from Fat 94

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.4 g 16%

Saturated Fat 6.3 g 31.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 32.9 mg 11%

Sodium 169.6 mg 7.1%

Total Carbohydrates 26 g 8.7%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 0.4 g

Protein 11.8 g 23.6%

Vitamin A 6.4% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 24.9% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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