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Mama's Best Macaroni and Cheese

Nutrition facts per serving

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🧾 Ingredients (per serving)

Butter — 5.0g Flour — 5.0g Salt — 0.2g Pepper — 0.1g Mustard Powder — 0.4g Milk — 40.0g Cheddar Cheese — 40.0g Macaroni — 80.0g Cayenne

🧠 Expert Insights

📊 Nutrient Density
  • moderate nutrient density
🏆 Top Nutrients
  • Nutrient: Saturated Fat
  • Percent Dv: 5.93
  • Level: low
  • Nutrient: selenium
  • Percent Dv: 5.02
  • Level: low
🧪 Nutrient Levels
  • Protein: minimal
  • Copper: minimal
  • Potassium: minimal
  • Vitamin B12: minimal
  • Dietary Fiber: minimal
  • Carbohydrates: minimal
  • Total Fat: minimal
  • Magnesium: minimal
📈 Percent Daily Values
  • Protein: 3.33
  • Copper: 2.56
  • Potassium: 0.77
  • Vitamin B12: 3.57
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.3
  • Carbohydrates: 1.99
  • Total Fat: 3.21
  • Magnesium: 1.2
ℹ️ Disclaimer
  • These insights are derived from nutrient composition data and established dietary reference values. They do not constitute medical advice and do not evaluate food safety, allergens, contaminants, or individual medical conditions. Dietary decisions for pregnancy, infants, or medical conditions should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.
👥 Population Relevance
  • Bone Health: This food provides limited amounts of bone-health-relevant nutrients.
  • Heart Health: This food provides limited heart-health-relevant nutrients.
  • High Protein: This food provides limited protein.
  • Gut Health: This food provides limited fiber for digestive health.
  • Pregnancy: This food provides limited nutrient amounts typically highlighted during pregnancy.
  • Anemia Support: This food provides limited amounts of iron-related nutrients.
🍽️ Macro Profile
  • This food is balanced across macronutrients.

🥩 Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Energy 50.7 kcal
Protein 1.66 g
Carbohydrates 5.48 g
Total Fat 2.51 g
Dietary Fiber 0.36 g

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💎 Minerals

Mineral Amount per Serving
Copper 0.02 mg
Manganese 0.09 mg
Calcium 26.64 mg
Potassium 36.17 mg

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💊 Vitamins

Vitamin Amount per Serving
Vitamin A 19.42 µg
Vitamin E 0.12 mg
Folate Dfe 10.04 µg
Vitamin B6 0.03 mg

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