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World's Greatest Macaroni and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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World's Greatest Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

World's Greatest Macaroni and Cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 42.7g 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. With 29.2 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 4 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 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 47, for World's Greatest Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Dietary Fiber

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 DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2.8 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol61 mcg
Vitamin C4.4 mg7.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D9.6 IU2.4%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.4 mg26.8%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.4 mg23.6%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2 mg10%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.4 mg20.1%Top 10%Very High
Folate52.6 mcg13.2%Top 30%High
Folic Acid2.4 mcg
Vitamin B120.4 mcg6.7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium173.9 mg17.4%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.6 mg8.9%Top 30%High
Magnesium52.6 mg13.2%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus196.8 mg19.7%Top 30%High
Potassium304 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Sodium565.4 mg23.6%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.6 mg10.7%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.8 mg40.2%Top 10%Very High
Selenium8 mcg11.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.1 g5.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.3 g9.2%Top 30%High
Sugars1 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.7 g23.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.1 g14%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat5.3 g26.3%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 478 Calories from Fat 203

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22.6 g 34.8%

Saturated Fat 13.1 g 65.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 83.4 mg 27.8%

Sodium 1407.9 mg 58.7%

Total Carbohydrates 42.7 g 14.2%

Dietary Fiber 5.7 g22.8%

Sugars 2.5 g

Protein 29.2 g 58.4%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 18.3%

Calcium 43.3% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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