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Nikki's Mac & Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Nikki's Mac & Cheese Recipe

Nikki's Mac & Cheese has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 9.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 7.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, 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".

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 37, for Nikki's Mac & Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat52%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A250 IU5%
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D8 IU2%
Vitamin E0.08 mg0.27%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.4%
Riboflavin0.14 mg8%
Niacin0.82 mg4.1%
Vitamin B60.02 mg0.8%
Folate28 mcg7%
Vitamin B120.19 mcg3.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.1 mg1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium178 mg17.8%
Iron0.52 mg2.9%
Magnesium6.4 mg1.6%
Phosphorus116 mg11.6%
Potassium22.3 mg0.6%
Sodium148.6 mg6.2%
Zinc0.71 mg4.7%
Copper0.01 mg0.3%
Manganese0 mg0.1%
Selenium3.2 mcg4.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.1 g3%
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.8%
Sugars0.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.5 g15%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.1 g12.5%
Saturated Fat5 g25%
Monounsaturated Fat2.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.1 g 12.5%

Saturated Fat 5 g 25%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 24.9 mg 8.3%

Sodium 148.6 mg 6.2%

Total Carbohydrates 9.1 g 3%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 7.5 g 15%

Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C

Calcium 17.8% Iron 2.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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