The Daily Meal Lightened-up Mac & Cheese Recipe Recipe

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 17g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for The Daily Meal Lightened-up Mac & Cheese Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 17g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 27%. At 630mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

The Daily Meal Lightened-up Mac & Cheese Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 246 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 425
Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 76mg
Sodium: 630mg
Total Carbohydrates: 21g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 28g
Calcium: 707mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 515mg Vitamin A: 264mcg
Vitamin C: 63mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 10 Ounces Brussel sprouts
  • 1 1/4 Cup frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 small container (approximately 5.3 ounces) plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2 Cups reduced-fat shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 Cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Teaspoon whole grain mustard
  • 1/2 Cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 Ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • 2 Teaspoons minced garlic

Instructions

Visit The Daily Meal's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)