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The "best" Macaroni & Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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The "best" Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

The "best" Macaroni & 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 60.8g 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. With 21.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing The "best" Macaroni & Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 46, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs49%

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

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A252.5 IU5.1%Top 30%High
Retinol63.1 mcg
Vitamin C0.92 mg1.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D4.6 IU1.2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.46 mg30.7%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.46 mg27.1%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.3 mg11.5%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate77.4 mcg19.4%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid65.4 mcg
Vitamin B120.46 mcg7.7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.46 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium186.6 mg18.7%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.4 mg7.7%Top 30%High
Magnesium27.6 mg6.9%Top 30%High
Phosphorus185.7 mg18.6%Top 30%High
Potassium162.7 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium320.7 mg13.4%Top 30%High
Zinc0.92 mg6.1%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.46 mg23%Top 30%High
Selenium22.1 mcg31.6%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate28 g9.3%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.6%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.5 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.9 g19.7%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 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 Acid2.8 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.6 g13.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat5.1 g25.6%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 501 Calories from Fat 168

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.7 g 28.8%

Saturated Fat 11.1 g 55.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 55.1 mg 18.4%

Sodium 696 mg 29%

Total Carbohydrates 60.8 g 20.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 21.4 g 42.8%

Vitamin A 11% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 40.5% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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