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Macroni and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Macroni and Cheese Recipe

Macroni and Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 34.2g 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 12.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 38, for Macroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A545 IU10.9%
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D20 IU5%
Vitamin E0.04 mg0.13%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.7%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5%
Niacin0.26 mg1.3%
Vitamin B60.02 mg0.9%
Folate5.6 mcg1.4%
Vitamin B120.18 mcg3%
Pantothenic Acid0.16 mg1.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium77 mg7.7%
Iron0.18 mg1%
Magnesium5.6 mg1.4%
Phosphorus42 mg4.2%
Potassium63.9 mg1.8%
Sodium598.6 mg24.9%
Zinc0.21 mg1.4%
Copper0.01 mg0.6%
Manganese0.03 mg1.6%
Selenium2.1 mcg3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate34.2 g11.4%
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.2%
Sugars3.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.6 g25.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.2 g17.2%
Saturated Fat5.5 g27.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.2 g 17.2%

Saturated Fat 5.5 g 27.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 25.1 mg 8.4%

Sodium 598.6 mg 24.9%

Total Carbohydrates 34.2 g 11.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 3.9 g

Protein 12.6 g 25.2%

Vitamin A 10.9% Vitamin C

Calcium 7.7% Iron 1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=2364091 Embed Table:

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