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.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 39% | |
Calories from Carbs | 39% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 446.4 IU | 8.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Retinol | 54.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 2.4 mg | 3.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 8.1 IU | 2% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0.47 mg | 31.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 2.4 mg | 11.8% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 56.4 mcg | 14.1% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 42.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.47 mcg | 7.9% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.47 mg | 4.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 122.3 mg | 12.2% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 0.95 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 24.2 mg | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 169.7 mg | 17% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 193.4 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 359.8 mg | 15% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 0.95 mg | 6.3% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 17.5 mcg | 25.1% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.9 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.5 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 10.6 g | 21.2% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.9 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.3 g | 12.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22.5% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
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
Per Serving | Calories 307
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 31.4 g | Fat 14.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 165
Protein 6.8 g | Carbs 27.2 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 9.1 g | Carbs 33.7 g | Fat 10.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 207
Protein 6 g | Carbs 20.2 g | Fat 11.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 131
Protein 13.2 g | Carbs 10.7 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 148
Protein 13.4 g | Carbs 15.1 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 137
Protein 2.9 g | Carbs 16.2 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 140
Protein 10.7 g | Carbs 16.5 g | Fat 3.3 g