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Chorizo Mac and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chorizo Mac and Cheese Recipe

Chorizo Mac and Cheese has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 54.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 34.7 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 34, for Chorizo Mac and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs30%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A271.2 IU5.4%Top 30%High
Retinol68.4 mcg
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D16.4 IU4.1%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.4 mg26.7%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.4 mg23.5%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.8 mg14%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate62.8 mcg15.7%Top 30%High
Folic Acid50.8 mcg
Vitamin B120.8 mcg13.3%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium209.2 mg20.9%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.2 mg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium26 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Phosphorus205.6 mg20.6%Top 10%Very High
Potassium192.4 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium386.4 mg16.1%Top 30%High
Zinc1.6 mg10.7%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.4 mg20%Top 30%High
Selenium22 mcg31.4%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21.6 g7.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.96 g3.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.2 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.9 g27.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine1.2 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid3.2 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.8 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.2 g25%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat8.4 g41.8%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 727 Calories from Fat 365

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 40.6 g 62.5%

Saturated Fat 20.9 g 104.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 108.7 mg 36.2%

Sodium 966 mg 40.3%

Total Carbohydrates 54.1 g 18%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 34.7 g 69.4%

Vitamin A 13.6% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 52.3% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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