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Thrown together mac and cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Thrown together mac and cheese Recipe

Thrown together mac and cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 40.6g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 13 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 56, for Thrown together mac and cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3200 IU64%
Vitamin C2.6 mg4.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.26 mg0.87%
Thiamin0.5 mg33.2%
Riboflavin0.29 mg17.2%
Niacin2.8 mg14.2%
Vitamin B60.07 mg3.3%
Folate147.6 mcg36.9%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.04 mg0.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium249 mg24.9%
Iron2.6 mg14.4%
Magnesium23.6 mg5.9%
Phosphorus15 mg1.5%
Potassium150.8 mg4.3%
Sodium432.4 mg18%
Zinc0.21 mg1.4%
Copper0.05 mg2.3%
Manganese0.25 mg12.6%
Selenium0.42 mcg0.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate40.6 g13.5%
Dietary Fiber2.4 g9.6%
Sugars1.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13 g26%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.2 g15.7%
Saturated Fat5.7 g28.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.2 g 15.7%

Saturated Fat 5.7 g 28.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 30.2 mg 10.1%

Sodium 432.4 mg 18%

Total Carbohydrates 40.6 g 13.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 1.5 g

Protein 13 g 26%

Vitamin A 64% Vitamin C 4.4%

Calcium 24.9% Iron 14.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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