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My Mom's Best Mac and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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My Mom's Best Mac and Cheese Recipe

My Mom's Best Mac and Cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Folate.

The food contains 32.1g 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 18.7 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 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 Mom's Best Mac and Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 19, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat55%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • 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 A666.2 IU13.3%Top 10%Very High
Retinol147.8 mcg
Vitamin C2.2 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D29.4 IU7.4%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.5 mg7.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate66.2 mcg16.5%Top 30%High
Folic Acid48.5 mcg
Vitamin B120.74 mcg12.3%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.74 mg7.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium342.6 mg34.3%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.5 mg8.2%Top 30%High
Magnesium31.6 mg7.9%Top 30%High
Phosphorus289 mg28.9%Top 10%Very High
Potassium233.1 mg6.7%Top 30%High
Sodium495.4 mg20.6%Top 30%High
Zinc1.5 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium19.9 mcg28.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.6 g7.9%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber0.88 g3.5%Mid 40%Average
Starch11.8 g
Sugars2.9 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.7 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.8 g27.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid3.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20.1 g30.9%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat12.4 g62.1%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat5.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water90.4 g
Ash2.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 449 Calories from Fat 245

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27.3 g 42%

Saturated Fat 16.9 g 84.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 82.2 mg 27.4%

Sodium 673.7 mg 28.1%

Total Carbohydrates 32.1 g 10.7%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 18.7 g 37.4%

Vitamin A 18.1% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 46.6% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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