Macro Breakdown
Glycemic Impact
| Glycemic Index | 0 (Low) |
| Glycemic Load | 0 |
| Insulin Index | 45 |
Health Scores (0-10)
🧬 How DENNY'S, 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 5% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 38% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Testosterone Low
zinc + magnesium. Zinc for 5α-reductase and aromatase inhibition. Mg reduces SHBG. D3 activates Leydig cells. Boron si.
Hypothyroid
selenium + zinc. Thyroid hormone synthesis requires iodine + tyrosine for T4 structure, selenium for T4→T3 conversion.
Iron 4% DV
4% 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 | 626.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% DV |
| Total Fat | 4.9 g | 6% DV |
| Carbohydrate | 21.2 g | 8% DV |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% DV |
| Sugar | 4.2 g | 8% DV |
| Cholesterol | 7.0 mg | 2% DV |
| Sodium | 300.0 mg | 13% DV |
| Calcium | 83.0 mg | 6% DV |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% DV |
| Magnesium | 23.0 mg | 5% DV |
| Phosphorus | 113.0 mg | 9% DV |
| Potassium | 165.0 mg | 4% DV |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | 5% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% DV |
| Folate | 36.0 µg | 9% DV |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 8% DV |
| Vitamin A | 15.0 µg | 2% DV |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 4% DV |
| Selenium | 20.8 µg | 38% DV |
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