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Squashed Mac n Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Squashed Mac n Cheese Recipe

Squashed Mac n Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 19.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 20.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, 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".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 58, for Squashed Mac n Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein42%
 Calories from Fat19%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1485 IU29.7%
Vitamin C12.7 mg21.2%
Vitamin D56.4 IU14.1%
Vitamin E0.26 mg0.87%
Thiamin0.16 mg10.5%
Riboflavin0.33 mg19.5%
Niacin1.6 mg8.2%
Vitamin B60.21 mg10.6%
Folate42.8 mcg10.7%
Vitamin B120.5 mcg8.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.49 mg4.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium300 mg30%
Iron1.5 mg8.6%
Magnesium38.8 mg9.7%
Phosphorus62 mg6.2%
Potassium423 mg12.1%
Sodium983.1 mg41%
Zinc0.48 mg3.2%
Copper0.13 mg6.3%
Manganese0.34 mg17%
Selenium2.7 mcg3.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19.5 g6.5%
Dietary Fiber3.1 g12.4%
Sugars6.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20.7 g41.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.1 g6.3%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.1 g 6.3%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15.5 mg 5.2%

Sodium 983.1 mg 41%

Total Carbohydrates 19.5 g 6.5%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 6.5 g

Protein 20.7 g 41.4%

Vitamin A 29.7% Vitamin C 21.2%

Calcium 30% Iron 8.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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