⏱ 15 min totalBacon Mac and Cheese
Per 1 serving · 101 g · 4 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein15g25% of calories
- Carbs21g36% of calories
- Fat11g40% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Bacon Mac and Cheese (101 g) has 244 calories, with 15 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (40% of calories). It is high in protein (30% DV), thiamine (21% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (25% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 21% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein30%
- Thiamine21%
- Riboflavin (B2)25%
- Niacin20%
- Vitamin B1230%
- Phosphorus32%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B612%
- Folate (B9)17%
- Calcium16%
- Iron17%
- Zinc17%
- Copper10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat21%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and return to a microwave-safe bowl.
- 2
Mix in the cheese, yogurt, and any desired spices.
- 3
Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and heat for another 30 seconds if needed, until the cheese and yogurt are melted and combined.
- 4
Fry the bacon to your desired crispiness, drain on paper towels, chop, and fold into the pasta.
- 5
Enjoy your bacon mac and cheese!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (101 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 41 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) | 68 μg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 30% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 11 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 158 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 221 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 226 mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 23 μg | 42% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 12 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 10 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 37 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Starch | 16 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 244 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 46minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 29minCycling (moderate)
- 20minRunning (6 mph)
- 34minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Bacon Mac and Cheese?
One serving of Bacon Mac and Cheese (1 serving) has 244 calories, which works out to 242 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Bacon Mac and Cheese high in protein?
It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (30% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Bacon Mac and Cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 21 g of net carbs and 36% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Bacon Mac and Cheese?
445 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Bacon Mac and Cheese?
1.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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