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Mac 'n cheese with a twist - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mac 'n cheese with a twist Recipe

Mac 'n cheese with a twist has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 51g 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 21.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average 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 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 54, for Mac 'n cheese with a twist, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A510 IU10.2%
Vitamin C3.4 mg5.7%
Vitamin D5.2 IU1.3%
Vitamin E0.34 mg1.1%
Thiamin0.66 mg44.2%
Riboflavin0.43 mg25.3%
Niacin5.9 mg29.7%
Vitamin B60.19 mg9.3%
Folate150 mcg37.5%
Vitamin B121 mcg16.7%
Pantothenic Acid0.52 mg5.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium270 mg27%
Iron3.4 mg19%
Magnesium44 mg11%
Phosphorus283 mg28.3%
Potassium228.6 mg6.5%
Sodium278.4 mg11.6%
Zinc2.7 mg17.9%
Copper0.2 mg9.9%
Manganese0.49 mg24.4%
Selenium44.7 mcg63.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate51 g17%
Dietary Fiber2.2 g8.8%
Sugars2.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21.1 g42.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21.5 g33.1%
Saturated Fat11.4 g57%
Monounsaturated Fat7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 486 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.5 g 33.1%

Saturated Fat 11.4 g 57%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 63.8 mg 21.3%

Sodium 278.4 mg 11.6%

Total Carbohydrates 51 g 17%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 2.3 g

Protein 21.1 g 42.2%

Vitamin A 10.2% Vitamin C 5.7%

Calcium 27% Iron 19%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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