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.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 51% | |
Calories from Carbs | 30% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 271.2 IU | 5.4% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 68.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 16.4 IU | 4.1% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0.4 mg | 26.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.4 mg | 23.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 2.8 mg | 14% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 62.8 mcg | 15.7% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 50.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg | 13.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.4 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 209.2 mg | 20.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 26 mg | 6.5% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 205.6 mg | 20.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 192.4 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 386.4 mg | 16.1% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1.6 mg | 10.7% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.4 mg | 20% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 22 mcg | 31.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 7.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.96 g | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 1.2 g | |||
Glucose | 0.4 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.4 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.4 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 13.9 g | 27.8% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.8 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.2 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.8 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.8 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.2 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.8 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 16.2 g | 25% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 41.8% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
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
Per Serving | Calories 140
Protein 10.5 g | Carbs 12.5 g | Fat 5.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 223
Protein 5.9 g | Carbs 36.6 g | Fat 5.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 323
Protein 13.2 g | Carbs 46.9 g | Fat 9.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 194
Protein 8.1 g | Carbs 25.8 g | Fat 6.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 206
Protein 13.4 g | Carbs 6 g | Fat 14.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 278
Protein 7.7 g | Carbs 44.1 g | Fat 7.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 188
Protein 10.1 g | Carbs 7.2 g | Fat 13 g
Per Serving | Calories 237
Protein 8.2 g | Carbs 3.2 g | Fat 20.2 g