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Macaroni & Four Cheeses - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Macaroni & Four Cheeses Recipe

Macaroni & Four Cheeses has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 67.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 17.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average 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".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 72, for Macaroni & Four Cheeses, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat18%
 Calories from Carbs65%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A6835 IU136.7%
Vitamin C2 mg3.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.08 mg0.27%
Thiamin0.01 mg0.9%
Riboflavin0.03 mg1.6%
Niacin0.08 mg0.4%
Vitamin B60 mg0.2%
Folate2.8 mcg0.7%
Vitamin B120.05 mcg0.8%
Pantothenic Acid0.04 mg0.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium184 mg18.4%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Magnesium2.4 mg0.6%
Phosphorus28 mg2.8%
Potassium16.5 mg0.5%
Sodium379.4 mg15.8%
Zinc0.18 mg1.2%
Copper0.01 mg0.3%
Manganese0.01 mg0.6%
Selenium2.2 mcg3.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate67.8 g22.6%
Dietary Fiber7.9 g31.6%
Sugars8.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.6 g35.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.4 g12.9%
Saturated Fat4.7 g23.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.4 g 12.9%

Saturated Fat 4.7 g 23.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 20.9 mg 7%

Sodium 379.4 mg 15.8%

Total Carbohydrates 67.8 g 22.6%

Dietary Fiber 7.9 g31.6%

Sugars 8.8 g

Protein 17.6 g 35.2%

Vitamin A 136.7% Vitamin C 3.4%

Calcium 18.4% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1023521 Embed Table:

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