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We're Broke Mac and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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We're Broke Mac and Cheese Recipe

We're Broke Mac and Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 99.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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. With 43.2 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 7 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 39, for We're Broke Mac and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat24%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A131.7 IU2.6%Mid 40%Average
Retinol26.7 mcg
Vitamin C0.76 mg1.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3.1 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.76 mg50.9%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.38 mg22.5%Top 10%Very High
Niacin3.4 mg17.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate116.8 mcg29.2%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid101.1 mcg
Vitamin B121.1 mcg19.1%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.76 mg7.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium114.9 mg11.5%Top 30%High
Iron2.7 mg14.8%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium43.1 mg10.8%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus255 mg25.5%Top 10%Very High
Potassium333.2 mg9.5%Top 10%Very High
Sodium513.1 mg21.4%Top 30%High
Zinc2.3 mg15.3%Top 10%Very High
Copper0.38 mg19.1%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.38 mg19.1%Top 30%High
Selenium31.3 mcg44.7%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate37.8 g12.6%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars5.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose1.1 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.5 g33%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid3.8 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.8 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.5 g11.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 749 Calories from Fat 176

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.6 g 30.2%

Saturated Fat 9.3 g 46.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 87.7 mg 29.2%

Sodium 1344.4 mg 56%

Total Carbohydrates 99.1 g 33%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 14.8 g

Protein 43.2 g 86.4%

Vitamin A 6.9% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 30.1% Iron 38.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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