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My Favorite Mac and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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My Favorite Mac and Cheese Recipe

My Favorite Mac and Cheese has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 66g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 27.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable 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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing My Favorite Mac and Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 39, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.34 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol89.8 mcg
Vitamin C0.68 mg1.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D6.8 IU1.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.34 mg22.8%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.34 mg20.1%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2 mg10.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate61.4 mcg15.4%Top 30%High
Folic Acid50.5 mcg
Vitamin B120.34 mcg5.7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium201.7 mg20.2%Top 10%Very High
Iron1 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium24.6 mg6.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus183.3 mg18.3%Top 30%High
Potassium150.9 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium206.9 mg8.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.34 mg17.1%Top 30%High
Selenium17.7 mcg25.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.5 g7.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber0.89 g3.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.3 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.4 g18.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid2.7 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.6 g17.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat7.1 g35.7%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 684 Calories from Fat 307

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 34.1 g 52.5%

Saturated Fat 20.9 g 104.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 99.9 mg 33.3%

Sodium 606.2 mg 25.3%

Total Carbohydrates 66 g 22%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 2.1 g

Protein 27.6 g 55.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 59.1% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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