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Fajita Macaroni Bake - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Fajita Macaroni Bake Recipe

Fajita Macaroni Bake has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.

The food contains 20.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 21.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. 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 37, for Fajita Macaroni Bake, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein35%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs32%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A350 IU7%
Vitamin C14.2 mg23.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.16 mg0.53%
Thiamin0.02 mg1.5%
Riboflavin0.03 mg1.6%
Niacin0.96 mg4.8%
Vitamin B60.08 mg4.2%
Folate8 mcg2%
Vitamin B120.08 mcg1.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.06 mg0.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium222 mg22.2%
Iron1.9 mg10.4%
Magnesium4.8 mg1.2%
Phosphorus34 mg3.4%
Potassium148.1 mg4.2%
Sodium465.4 mg19.4%
Zinc0.15 mg1%
Copper0.06 mg3.2%
Manganese0.14 mg7%
Selenium1.2 mcg1.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.3 g6.8%
Dietary Fiber2.5 g10%
Sugars2.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21.6 g43.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.2 g14.2%
Saturated Fat4.4 g22%
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.2 g 14.2%

Saturated Fat 4.4 g 22%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 57.6 mg 19.2%

Sodium 465.4 mg 19.4%

Total Carbohydrates 20.3 g 6.8%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 2.5 g

Protein 21.6 g 43.2%

Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 23.6%

Calcium 22.2% Iron 10.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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