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Macaroni and Cheesy Sauce - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Macaroni and Cheesy Sauce Recipe

Macaroni and Cheesy Sauce has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 26.4g 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 16.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 97, for Macaroni and Cheesy Sauce, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietHIGH

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A67.9 IU1.4%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin2.7 mg178.6%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.89 mg52.5%Top 10%Very High
Niacin9.8 mg49.1%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.89 mg44.6%Top 10%Very High
Folate526.8 mcg131.7%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid3.6 mg35.7%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium39.3 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.8 mg9.9%Top 30%High
Magnesium58 mg14.5%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus242.9 mg24.3%Top 10%Very High
Potassium388.4 mg11.1%Top 10%Very High
Sodium337.6 mg14.1%Top 30%High
Zinc1.8 mg11.9%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.89 mg44.6%Top 10%Very High
Selenium15.2 mcg21.7%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.6 g7.9%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber7.6 g30.4%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15 g30%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.9 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid2.7 mg
Glycine0.9 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.9 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.4 g14.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.3 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat6.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247 Calories from Fat 94

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.5 g 16.2%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 378.1 mg 15.8%

Total Carbohydrates 26.4 g 8.8%

Dietary Fiber 8.5 g34%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 16.8 g 33.6%

Vitamin A 1.5% Vitamin C

Calcium 4.4% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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