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Protein Packed Mac-N-Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Protein Packed Mac-N-Cheese Recipe

Protein Packed Mac-N-Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.

The food contains 77g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average 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 43 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.

Moreover, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 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. It has a very 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 45, for Protein Packed Mac-N-Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat39%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C3.6 mg6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium1000 mg100%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium600 mg17.1%
Sodium1270 mg52.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate77 g25.7%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein43 g86%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat34 g52.3%
Saturated Fat19 g95%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 780 Calories from Fat 300

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 34 g 52.3%

Saturated Fat 19 g 95%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 105 mg 35%

Sodium 1270 mg 52.9%

Total Carbohydrates 77 g 25.7%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 9 g

Protein 43 g 86%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 6%

Calcium 100% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ming-tsai/protein-packed-mac-n-cheese-recipe2/index.html Embed Table:

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