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The Best Mac N Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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The Best Mac N Cheese Recipe

The Best Mac N Cheese has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 60g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 23.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of 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.

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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing The Best Mac N Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 24, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A493.2 IU9.9%Top 10%Very High
Retinol115.7 mcg
Vitamin C1 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D4.7 IU1.2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.52 mg34.9%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.52 mg30.8%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.6 mg13.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate83.8 mcg20.9%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid71.7 mcg
Vitamin B120.52 mcg8.7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.52 mg5.2%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium241.9 mg24.2%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.6 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Magnesium35.6 mg8.9%Top 30%High
Phosphorus249.2 mg24.9%Top 10%Very High
Potassium294.2 mg8.4%Top 30%High
Sodium323.7 mg13.5%Top 30%High
Zinc1.6 mg10.5%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.52 mg26.2%Top 30%High
Selenium26.7 mcg38.1%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.4 g10.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1 g4.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.5 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.5 g25%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid3.1 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.3 g25.1%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat10.1 g50.3%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat4.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol1 g
Ash2.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 629 Calories from Fat 281

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 31.2 g 48%

Saturated Fat 19.2 g 96%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 85.8 mg 28.6%

Sodium 618.3 mg 25.8%

Total Carbohydrates 60 g 20%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 23.9 g 47.8%

Vitamin A 18.8% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 46.2% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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