⏱ 25 min totalBroccoli and Bacon Mac and Cheese
Per 1 serving · 263 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein29g21% of calories
- Carbs53g39% of calories
- Fat25g40% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Broccoli and Bacon Mac and Cheese (263 g) has 549 calories, with 29 g of protein, 53 g of carbohydrates and 25 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (40% of calories). It is high in protein (59% DV), Vitamin A (25% DV) and Vitamin C (47% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 27%, 70% and 27% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein59%
- Vitamin A25%
- Vitamin C47%
- Vitamin K65%
- Thiamine61%
- Riboflavin (B2)51%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber13%
- Choline11%
- Potassium14%
- Magnesium18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium27%
- Saturated fat70%
- Cholesterol27%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Macaroni
½ cup, chopped or diced Broccoli
½ tbsp Butter
1 slice Canadian bacon
1 medium Scallions
½ tbsp Whole wheat flour- ¼ cup 2% milk
⅜ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
¹⁄₁₆ cup Parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
- 2
Melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain.
- 3
Add scallions, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir in the flour and whisk until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk and reserved pasta water, cooking until the sauce thickens. Stir in the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted.
- 4
Add the cooked pasta, broccoli, and bacon to the sauce. Toss until everything is well coated. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (263 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 226 μg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 42 mg | 47% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 78 μg | 65% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 61% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 51% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) | 189 μg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 36% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 23% |
| Choline | 60 mg | 11% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 470 mg | 47% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 645 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 74 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 518 mg | 74% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 65 μg | 118% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 11 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 302 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 27 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 3 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 201 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 38 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 549 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 104minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 66minCycling (moderate)
- 46minRunning (6 mph)
- 77minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Broccoli and Bacon Mac and Cheese?
One serving of Broccoli and Bacon Mac and Cheese (1 serving) has 549 calories, which works out to 208 calories per 100 g. That is about 27% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Broccoli and Bacon Mac and Cheese high in protein?
It provides a solid 29 g of protein per serving (59% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% 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 Broccoli and Bacon Mac and Cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 49 g of net carbs and 39% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Broccoli and Bacon Mac and Cheese?
619 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Broccoli and Bacon Mac and Cheese?
6.1 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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