Macro Breakdown
Glycemic Impact
| Glycemic Index | 36 (Low) |
| Glycemic Load | 5 |
| Insulin Index | 42 |
Health Scores (0-10)
🧬 How APPLEBEE'S, KRAFT, Macaroni & Cheese, from kid's menu Affects Your Health
Testosterone 5% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 5% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 4% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 42% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Hypothyroid
selenium + zinc. Thyroid hormone synthesis requires iodine + tyrosine for T4 structure, selenium for T4→T3 conversion.
Testosterone Low
zinc + magnesium. Zinc for 5α-reductase and aromatase inhibition. Mg reduces SHBG. D3 activates Leydig cells. Boron si.
Iron 5% DV
5% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 5% DV
5% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 600.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% DV |
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6% DV |
| Carbohydrate | 21.1 g | 8% DV |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% DV |
| Sugar | 3.7 g | 7% DV |
| Cholesterol | 7.0 mg | 2% DV |
| Sodium | 288.0 mg | 13% DV |
| Calcium | 79.0 mg | 6% DV |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% DV |
| Magnesium | 22.0 mg | 5% DV |
| Phosphorus | 104.0 mg | 8% DV |
| Potassium | 163.0 mg | 3% DV |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | 5% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 4% DV |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 10% DV |
| Vitamin A | 18.0 µg | 2% DV |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 3% DV |
| Selenium | 23.1 µg | 42% DV |
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