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Mexican Macaroni and Cheese 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Macaroni and Cheese 2 Recipe

Mexican Macaroni and Cheese 2 has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 44.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 12.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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.

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 61, for Mexican Macaroni and Cheese 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat8%
 Calories from Carbs72%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.98 IU0.02%Mid 40%Average
Retinol94.1 mcg
Vitamin C91.2 mg152%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.9 mg19.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate129.4 mcg32.4%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid100 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium194.1 mg19.4%Top 10%Very High
Iron2 mg10.9%Top 30%High
Magnesium46.1 mg11.5%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus342.2 mg34.2%Top 10%Very High
Potassium356.9 mg10.2%Top 10%Very High
Sodium708.5 mg29.5%Top 10%Very High
Zinc2 mg13.1%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.98 mg49%Top 10%Very High
Selenium34.3 mcg49%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate43.7 g14.6%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.5 g9.8%Top 30%High
Sugars6.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose1 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.2 g24.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.3 g3.5%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.59 g2.9%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248 Calories from Fat 20

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.3 g 3.5%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 3.8 mg 1.3%

Sodium 722.7 mg 30.1%

Total Carbohydrates 44.6 g 14.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 12.4 g 24.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 155%

Calcium 19.8% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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