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Mac 'n' Cheese with Chipotles - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mac 'n' Cheese with Chipotles Recipe

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

The food contains 16g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 11 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 53, for Mac 'n' Cheese with Chipotles, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C6 mg10%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium400 mg40%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Potassium330 mg9.4%
Sodium500 mg20.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16 g5.3%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11 g22%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5 g7.7%
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5 g 7.7%

Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 15 mg 5%

Sodium 500 mg 20.8%

Total Carbohydrates 16 g 5.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 8 g

Protein 11 g 22%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 40% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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