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Veggie Mac & Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Veggie Mac & Cheese Recipe

Veggie Mac & Cheese has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 59.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing 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.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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".

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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Veggie Mac & Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 81, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat8%
 Calories from Carbs75%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A8080 IU161.6%
Vitamin C11.6 mg19.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.44 mg1.5%
Thiamin0.78 mg52%
Riboflavin0.52 mg30.4%
Niacin5.8 mg29%
Vitamin B60.21 mg10.4%
Folate105.2 mcg26.3%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium132 mg13.2%
Iron3.3 mg18.6%
Magnesium45.6 mg11.4%
Phosphorus354 mg35.4%
Potassium911.5 mg26%
Sodium601.3 mg25.1%
Zinc0.45 mg3%
Copper0.18 mg8.9%
Manganese0.39 mg19.6%
Selenium0.42 mcg0.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate59.4 g19.8%
Dietary Fiber5.4 g21.6%
Sugars12.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13 g26%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.8 g4.3%
Saturated Fat1.3 g6.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.8 g 4.3%

Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 9.8 mg 3.3%

Sodium 601.3 mg 25.1%

Total Carbohydrates 59.4 g 19.8%

Dietary Fiber 5.4 g21.6%

Sugars 12.3 g

Protein 13 g 26%

Vitamin A 161.6% Vitamin C 19.3%

Calcium 13.2% Iron 18.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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