Macro Breakdown
Glycemic Impact
| Glycemic Index | 0 (Low) |
| Glycemic Load | 0 |
| Insulin Index | 45 |
Health Scores (0-10)
🧬 How Macaroni and cheese entree Affects Your Health
Testosterone 7% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 4% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Thyroid 34% 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 + selenium. Zinc for 5α-reductase and aromatase inhibition. Mg reduces SHBG. D3 activates Leydig cells. Boron si.
Iron 3% DV
3% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 4% DV
4% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Calcium 9% DV
9% DV. Bone density, muscle contraction, nerve signaling.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 624.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% DV |
| Total Fat | 6.4 g | 8% DV |
| Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% DV |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% DV |
| Sugar | 1.5 g | 3% DV |
| Cholesterol | 10.0 mg | 3% DV |
| Sodium | 290.0 mg | 13% DV |
| Calcium | 114.0 mg | 9% DV |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% DV |
| Magnesium | 17.0 mg | 4% DV |
| Phosphorus | 119.0 mg | 10% DV |
| Potassium | 95.0 mg | 2% DV |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg | 7% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | 2% DV |
| Folate | 7.0 µg | 2% DV |
| Vitamin A | 47.0 µg | 5% DV |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% DV |
| Vitamin K | 5.1 µg | 4% DV |
| Selenium | 18.5 µg | 34% DV |
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