Macaroni cheese, homemade
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Homemade macaroni cheese is a cooked dish made from macaroni pasta and cheese sauce. The figures supplied describe a homemade recipe, although nutrient content will vary with the ingredients used. It mainly provides carbohydrate, fat and protein. Per 100g, it contains 20g of carbohydrate, 8.6g of fat, including 4.5g of saturated fat, and 7.8g of protein.
Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. The dish also provides calcium, which helps maintain bones and teeth. Its saturated fat and salt content are worth noting for people monitoring these in their diet. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 183 kcal |
Energy | 768 kJ |
Fat | 8.6g |
of which saturates | 4.5g |
Carbohydrate | 20g |
of which sugars | 2.8g |
1.1g | |
7.8g | |
Salt | 0.37g |
Water | 62g |
Cholesterol | 17mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
1mg | |
0.04mg | |
0.16mg | |
0.5mg | |
0.06mg | |
0.7µg | |
6µg | |
172mg | |
0.42mg | |
19mg | |
157mg | |
140mg | |
Sodium | 149mg |
1mg | |
0.07mg | |
6µg | |
21µg |
Other types of macaroni cheese
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
138 kcal | 4.5g | 6.5g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.