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

Whole Wheat Veggie Mac & Cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin A.

The food contains 35.3g 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 15.9 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. 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 an average 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 55, for Whole Wheat Veggie Mac & Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5050 IU101%
Vitamin C2.8 mg4.7%
Vitamin D29.2 IU7.3%
Vitamin E0.48 mg1.6%
Thiamin0.11 mg7.2%
Riboflavin0.27 mg15.6%
Niacin0.92 mg4.6%
Vitamin B60.12 mg6%
Folate22.4 mcg5.6%
Vitamin B120.53 mcg8.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.52 mg5.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium352 mg35.2%
Iron2.5 mg14%
Magnesium28.4 mg7.1%
Phosphorus278 mg27.8%
Potassium278.4 mg8%
Sodium357.2 mg14.9%
Zinc1.6 mg10.7%
Copper0.06 mg3%
Manganese0.25 mg12.5%
Selenium10.2 mcg14.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate35.3 g11.8%
Dietary Fiber5.2 g20.8%
Sugars2.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.9 g31.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.9 g27.5%
Saturated Fat11.2 g56%
Monounsaturated Fat5.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.9 g 27.5%

Saturated Fat 11.2 g 56%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 54 mg 18%

Sodium 357.2 mg 14.9%

Total Carbohydrates 35.3 g 11.8%

Dietary Fiber 5.2 g20.8%

Sugars 2.9 g

Protein 15.9 g 31.8%

Vitamin A 101% Vitamin C 4.7%

Calcium 35.2% Iron 14%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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