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The Best Healthy Macaroni and Cheese EVER - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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The Best Healthy Macaroni and Cheese EVER Recipe

The Best Healthy Macaroni and Cheese EVER has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 22.2g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 39.6 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.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average 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 has a low 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing The Best Healthy Macaroni and Cheese EVER has been given a composite ranking of 54, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein40%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs23%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A550 IU11%
Vitamin C0.54 mg0.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.16 mg0.53%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.4%
Riboflavin0.31 mg18.4%
Niacin0.5 mg2.5%
Vitamin B60.12 mg5.8%
Folate22 mcg5.5%
Vitamin B120.89 mcg14.8%
Pantothenic Acid0.43 mg4.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium862 mg86.2%
Iron0.88 mg4.9%
Magnesium32.8 mg8.2%
Phosphorus437 mg43.7%
Potassium235.2 mg6.7%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc2 mg13%
Copper0.12 mg6.1%
Manganese0.69 mg34.7%
Selenium28.1 mcg40.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.2 g7.4%
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.6%
Sugars0.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein39.6 g79.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.2 g24.9%
Saturated Fat9.8 g49%
Monounsaturated Fat3.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.2 g 24.9%

Saturated Fat 9.8 g 49%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 55.2 mg 18.4%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 22.2 g 7.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 39.6 g 79.2%

Vitamin A 11% Vitamin C 0.9%

Calcium 86.2% Iron 4.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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