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Mama's Best Macaroni and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mama's Best Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Mama's Best Macaroni and Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Folate.

The food contains 30.3g 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. With 10.9 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.

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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 30, for Mama's Best Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A386.3 IU7.7%Top 30%High
Retinol91.2 mcg
Vitamin C0.98 mg1.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D6.9 IU1.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.9 mg14.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate92.2 mcg23%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid79.4 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium190.2 mg19%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.98 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium30.4 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus202 mg20.2%Top 30%High
Potassium161.8 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium264.4 mg11%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.98 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium26.5 mcg37.8%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate29.7 g9.9%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Starch21.6 g
Sugars1 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose1 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.7 g21.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine1 mg
Leucine1 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine1 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine1 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine1 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.9 g18.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat7.3 g36.3%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water46.1 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276 Calories from Fat 109

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.1 g 18.6%

Saturated Fat 7.4 g 37%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 35.6 mg 11.9%

Sodium 269.7 mg 11.2%

Total Carbohydrates 30.3 g 10.1%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 10.9 g 21.8%

Vitamin A 7.9% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 19.4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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