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Mac N' Cheese (Ww) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mac N' Cheese (Ww) Recipe

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

The food contains 34.7g 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 16.5 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.

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. 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 an average 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 74, for Mac N' Cheese (Ww), and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat24%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A310.9 IU6.2%Top 30%High
Retinol25.7 mcg
Vitamin C4 mg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.99 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate21.8 mcg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid4.5 mcg
Vitamin B120.5 mcg8.3%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.5 mg5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium135.1 mg13.5%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.99 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium31.7 mg7.9%Top 30%High
Phosphorus165.3 mg16.5%Top 30%High
Potassium169.8 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium244 mg10.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.99 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.5 mg24.8%Top 30%High
Selenium4.5 mcg6.4%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.2 g5.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.9%Top 30%High
Sugars2.8 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.2 g16.3%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.5 g5.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2 g9.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

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

Popular Questions Asked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263 Calories from Fat 64

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.1 g 10.9%

Saturated Fat 4 g 20%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 16.5 mg 5.5%

Sodium 492.9 mg 20.5%

Total Carbohydrates 34.7 g 11.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 5.6 g

Protein 16.5 g 33%

Vitamin A 12.6% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 27.3% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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