⏱ 35 min totalTuscan Mac & Cheese
Per 1 serving · 330 g · 13 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein16g7% of calories
- Carbs55g25% of calories
- Fat65g67% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Tuscan Mac & Cheese (330 g) has 850 calories, with 16 g of protein, 55 g of carbohydrates and 65 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (67% of calories). It is high in protein (31% DV), Vitamin A (82% DV) and Vitamin C (48% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 61%, 198% and 76% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein31%
- Vitamin A82%
- Vitamin C48%
- Vitamin K35%
- Thiamine47%
- Riboflavin (B2)41%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber12%
- Vitamin E13%
- Vitamin B1217%
- Pantothenic acid17%
- Potassium10%
- Magnesium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium61%
- Saturated fat198%
- Cholesterol76%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
- 🥄¼ dash Salt
2 oz Macaroni
½ tbsp Butter
1 cloves, minced Garlic
½ tbsp All-purpose flour
⅝ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream
¼ dash Black pepper- 🥄¼ tsp Italian seasoning
¹⁄₁₆ cup Parmesan cheese
¹⁄₁₆ cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese
3 oz Sweet red peppers
¼ cup Spinach
¹⁄₁₆ cup, pieces or slices White mushrooms
Directions
- 1
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
- 2
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and stir until thickened. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream until smooth.
- 3
Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted, then add the pasta to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 4
Add the drained and chopped roasted red peppers, spinach leaves, and sliced mushrooms. Stir until the spinach is tender.
- 5
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (330 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 738 μg | 82% |
| Vitamin C | 44 mg | 48% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 42 μg | 35% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 47% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 41% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) | 172 μg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 17% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 17% |
| Choline | 40 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 276 mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 452 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 62 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 305 mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 41 μg | 75% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 547 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 15 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 18 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 670 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 35 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.5 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 850 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 161minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 102minCycling (moderate)
- 71minRunning (6 mph)
- 120minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Tuscan Mac & Cheese?
One serving of Tuscan Mac & Cheese (1 serving) has 850 calories, which works out to 257 calories per 100 g. That is about 43% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Tuscan Mac & Cheese high in protein?
It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (31% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 7% 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 Tuscan Mac & Cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 51 g of net carbs and 25% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Tuscan Mac & Cheese?
1399 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Tuscan Mac & Cheese?
5.9 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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