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Macaroni-and-Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Macaroni-and-Cheese Recipe

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

The food contains 85g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 27 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.

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 high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 63, for Macaroni-and-Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat18%
 Calories from Carbs62%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A300 IU6%
Vitamin C3.6 mg6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium400 mg40%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium450 mg12.9%
Sodium600 mg25%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate85 g28.3%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars14 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein27 g54%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11 g16.9%
Saturated Fat5 g25%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 550 Calories from Fat 100

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11 g 16.9%

Saturated Fat 5 g 25%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 30 mg 10%

Sodium 600 mg 25%

Total Carbohydrates 85 g 28.3%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 14 g

Protein 27 g 54%

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 6%

Calcium 40% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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