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The Best Ever Mac & Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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The Best Ever Mac & Cheese Recipe

The Best Ever Mac & Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 21g 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 17 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 The Best Ever Mac & Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs24%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A364.2 IU7.3%Top 30%High
Retinol94.9 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D8.5 IU2.1%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.1 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate41.5 mcg10.4%Top 30%High
Folic Acid32.4 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium192 mg19.2%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.57 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium16.5 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus176.7 mg17.7%Top 30%High
Potassium73.9 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium235.5 mg9.8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.1 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium14.2 mcg20.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11.9 g4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.45 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.6 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.7 g19.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.2 g18.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat7.4 g37.2%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346 Calories from Fat 192

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.4 g 32.9%

Saturated Fat 13.1 g 65.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 64.4 mg 21.5%

Sodium 414.5 mg 17.3%

Total Carbohydrates 21 g 7%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 17 g 34%

Vitamin A 12.8% Vitamin C

Calcium 33.8% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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