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Buffalo Chicken Mac - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Buffalo Chicken Mac Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Mac has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Niacin.

The food contains 6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 26.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Buffalo Chicken Mac has been given a composite ranking of 18, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein34%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs8%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A478.6 IU9.6%Top 10%Very High
Retinol100.9 mcg
Vitamin C1.7 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.7 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.3 mg21.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate5.1 mcg1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.85 mcg14.2%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.85 mg8.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium310.3 mg31%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.85 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium28.2 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus322.2 mg32.2%Top 10%Very High
Potassium316.2 mg9%Top 10%Very High
Sodium680.2 mg28.3%Top 10%Very High
Zinc2.6 mg17.1%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium18.8 mcg26.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.1 g1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22.7 g45.5%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.9 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine1.7 mg
Methionine0.9 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.9 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0.9 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid1.7 mg
Glutamic Acid4.3 mg
Glycine0.9 mg
Proline1.7 mg
Serine0.9 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.7 g27.2%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat10.2 g50.9%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat5.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water52.1 g
Ash3.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320 Calories from Fat 187

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20.7 g 31.8%

Saturated Fat 11.9 g 59.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 81 mg 27%

Sodium 795.8 mg 33.2%

Total Carbohydrates 6 g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 26.6 g 53.2%

Vitamin A 11.2% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 36.3% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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