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Mac N Cheese Shells With Sausage - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mac N Cheese Shells With Sausage Recipe

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

The food contains 49.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 31.9 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.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very 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 64, for Mac N Cheese Shells With Sausage, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs32%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very 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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A212.8 IU4.3%Top 30%High
Retinol23.1 mcg
Vitamin C5.5 mg9.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D6.3 IU1.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.25 mg16.8%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.25 mg14.8%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.3 mg11.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate37.4 mcg9.4%Top 30%High
Folic Acid25.6 mcg
Vitamin B120.25 mcg4.2%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.25 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium90.2 mg9%Top 30%High
Iron1 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium17.3 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus136.4 mg13.6%Top 30%High
Potassium220.1 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Sodium284.7 mg11.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1 mg6.7%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.25 mg12.6%Top 30%High
Selenium12.8 mcg18.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.5 g4.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.3 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.3 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8 g16%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.8 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.3 g12.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.8 g19%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

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

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 623 Calories from Fat 296

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 32.9 g 50.6%

Saturated Fat 15.1 g 75.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 74.1 mg 24.7%

Sodium 1133 mg 47.2%

Total Carbohydrates 49.6 g 16.5%

Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%

Sugars 5.1 g

Protein 31.9 g 63.8%

Vitamin A 16.9% Vitamin C 36.7%

Calcium 35.9% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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