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Megan's Mac N Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Megan's Mac N Cheese Recipe

Megan's Mac N Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 26.9g 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 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.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 Megan's Mac N Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1530 IU30.6%
Vitamin C17.6 mg29.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.36 mg1.2%
Thiamin0.23 mg15.1%
Riboflavin0.25 mg14.5%
Niacin1.9 mg9.3%
Vitamin B60.07 mg3.6%
Folate58 mcg14.5%
Vitamin B120.32 mcg5.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.39 mg3.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium436 mg43.6%
Iron1 mg5.7%
Magnesium14.8 mg3.7%
Phosphorus100 mg10%
Potassium220 mg6.3%
Sodium774.3 mg32.3%
Zinc0.44 mg2.9%
Copper0.02 mg1%
Manganese0.05 mg2.6%
Selenium2.3 mcg3.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26.9 g9%
Dietary Fiber1.5 g6%
Sugars4.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.6 g35.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.4 g16%
Saturated Fat5.7 g28.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.4 g 16%

Saturated Fat 5.7 g 28.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 41.2 mg 13.7%

Sodium 774.3 mg 32.3%

Total Carbohydrates 26.9 g 9%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%

Sugars 4.3 g

Protein 17.6 g 35.2%

Vitamin A 30.6% Vitamin C 29.4%

Calcium 43.6% Iron 5.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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