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Ultimate Cheesy Mac & Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Ultimate Cheesy Mac & Cheese Recipe

Ultimate Cheesy Mac & Cheese has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 11.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 17.3 gms of protein, it is 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 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 29, for Ultimate Cheesy Mac & Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat66%
 Calories from Carbs13%

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A795 IU15.9%
Vitamin C0.18 mg0.3%
Vitamin D2 IU0.5%
Vitamin E0.38 mg1.3%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.1%
Riboflavin0.26 mg15.1%
Niacin0.56 mg2.8%
Vitamin B60.06 mg2.8%
Folate34 mcg8.5%
Vitamin B120.83 mcg13.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.25 mg2.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium479 mg47.9%
Iron0.74 mg4.1%
Magnesium23.6 mg5.9%
Phosphorus332 mg33.2%
Potassium102.9 mg2.9%
Sodium415.9 mg17.3%
Zinc2.2 mg14.8%
Copper0.05 mg2.7%
Manganese0.1 mg4.8%
Selenium15.2 mcg21.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11.3 g3.8%
Dietary Fiber0.4 g1.6%
Sugars2.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.3 g34.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat24.9 g38.3%
Saturated Fat15.6 g78%
Monounsaturated Fat7.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24.9 g 38.3%

Saturated Fat 15.6 g 78%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 81.4 mg 27.1%

Sodium 415.9 mg 17.3%

Total Carbohydrates 11.3 g 3.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 17.3 g 34.6%

Vitamin A 15.9% Vitamin C 0.3%

Calcium 47.9% Iron 4.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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