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Special Mac and Cheese for a Crowd - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Special Mac and Cheese for a Crowd Recipe

Special Mac and Cheese for a Crowd has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 38.8g 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 22.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 47, for Special Mac and Cheese for a Crowd, 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
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A446.4 IU8.9%Top 10%Very High
Retinol54.5 mcg
Vitamin C2.4 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D8.1 IU2%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.47 mg31.6%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.4 mg11.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate56.4 mcg14.1%Top 30%High
Folic Acid42.2 mcg
Vitamin B120.47 mcg7.9%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.47 mg4.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium122.3 mg12.2%Top 30%High
Iron0.95 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium24.2 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus169.7 mg17%Top 30%High
Potassium193.4 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium359.8 mg15%Top 30%High
Zinc0.95 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium17.5 mcg25.1%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18.4 g6.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.5 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.6 g21.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.3 g12.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4.5 g22.5%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 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 406 Calories from Fat 158

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.5 g 26.9%

Saturated Fat 9.5 g 47.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 62.2 mg 20.7%

Sodium 759.1 mg 31.6%

Total Carbohydrates 38.8 g 12.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 22.4 g 44.8%

Vitamin A 18.8% Vitamin C 8.3%

Calcium 25.8% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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