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Macaroni and Cheese - homemade easy - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Macaroni and Cheese - homemade and easy Recipe

Macaroni and Cheese - homemade and easy has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 41.8g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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".

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

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 80, for Macaroni and Cheese - homemade and easy, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat11%
 Calories from Carbs73%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A265 IU5.3%
Vitamin C0.06 mg0.1%
Vitamin D3.2 IU0.8%
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0.48 mg31.9%
Riboflavin0.24 mg14.2%
Niacin2.7 mg13.6%
Vitamin B60 mg0.2%
Folate127.2 mcg31.8%
Vitamin B120.03 mcg0.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.03 mg0.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium438 mg43.8%
Iron1.6 mg9.1%
Magnesium0.8 mg0.2%
Phosphorus8 mg0.8%
Potassium12.7 mg0.4%
Sodium264.8 mg11%
Zinc0.03 mg0.2%
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0.14 mcg0.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate41.8 g13.9%
Dietary Fiber5.4 g21.6%
Sugars2.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.8 g17.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.8 g4.3%
Saturated Fat0.9 g4.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.8 g 4.3%

Saturated Fat 0.9 g 4.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 6.4 mg 2.1%

Sodium 264.8 mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 41.8 g 13.9%

Dietary Fiber 5.4 g21.6%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 8.8 g 17.6%

Vitamin A 5.3% Vitamin C 0.1%

Calcium 43.8% Iron 9.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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