⏱ 25 min totalCreamy Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese
Per 1 serving · 153 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein24g21% of calories
- Carbs42g38% of calories
- Fat20g41% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese (153 g) has 446 calories, with 24 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (41% of calories). It is high in protein (48% DV), Vitamin A (24% DV) and Vitamin K (62% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 56% and 20% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein48%
- Vitamin A24%
- Vitamin K62%
- Thiamine42%
- Riboflavin (B2)43%
- Niacin25%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B612%
- Pantothenic acid12%
- Magnesium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat56%
- Cholesterol20%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ cup elbow shaped Macaroni
½ cup Spinach
½ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
1 oz Greek yogurt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Onion powder
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Garlic powder
¼ dash Black pepper- 🥄¼ dash Salt
Directions
- 1
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- 2
Place the spinach leaves in the bottom of a strainer and pour the pasta over to drain, wilting the spinach. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- 3
Return the cooked macaroni and wilted spinach to the pot.
- 4
Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to the pot and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in the Greek yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Add more pasta water to thin, if necessary. Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (153 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 219 μg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 74 μg | 62% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 42% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 43% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) | 170 μg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 30% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 12% |
| Choline | 25 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 439 mg | 44% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 58 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 413 mg | 59% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 52 μg | 95% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 892 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 29 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.3 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 145 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 33 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.5 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
Burning 446 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 85minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 53minCycling (moderate)
- 37minRunning (6 mph)
- 63minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese?
One serving of Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese (1 serving) has 446 calories, which works out to 292 calories per 100 g. That is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese high in protein?
It provides a solid 24 g of protein per serving (48% 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 Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 38% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese?
428 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese?
2.6 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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