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Mom's Homemade Mac & Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mom's Homemade Mac & Cheese Recipe

Mom's Homemade Mac & Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

The food contains 36.3g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 12.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.64 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 69, for Mom's Homemade Mac & Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat20%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A145 IU2.9%
Vitamin C0.54 mg0.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.1 mg0.33%
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.05 mg2.7%
Niacin0.04 mg0.2%
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate4.4 mcg1.1%
Vitamin B120.14 mcg2.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.09 mg0.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium141 mg14.1%
Iron4.6 mg25.8%
Magnesium5.2 mg1.3%
Phosphorus120 mg12%
Potassium149 mg4.3%
Sodium264 mg11%
Zinc0.45 mg3%
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium3.5 mcg5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate36.3 g12.1%
Dietary Fiber4.6 g18.4%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.4 g24.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.4 g8.3%
Saturated Fat2.8 g14%
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.4 g 8.3%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 12.4 mg 4.1%

Sodium 264 mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 36.3 g 12.1%

Dietary Fiber 4.6 g18.4%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 12.4 g 24.8%

Vitamin A 2.9% Vitamin C 0.9%

Calcium 14.1% Iron 25.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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