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Tex Mex Mac n Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tex Mex Mac n Cheese Recipe

Tex Mex Mac n Cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12.

The food contains 27g 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 23.2 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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".

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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Tex Mex cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 51, for Tex Mex Mac n Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs28%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A300 IU6%
Vitamin C6.8 mg11.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.34 mg1.1%
Thiamin0.06 mg3.8%
Riboflavin0.17 mg10.1%
Niacin3.7 mg18.5%
Vitamin B60.24 mg12.2%
Folate13.6 mcg3.4%
Vitamin B121.8 mcg29.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium32 mg3.2%
Iron1.7 mg9.3%
Magnesium19.2 mg4.8%
Phosphorus116 mg11.6%
Potassium287.1 mg8.2%
Sodium548.4 mg22.9%
Zinc3 mg20.2%
Copper0.17 mg8.3%
Manganese0.06 mg3.1%
Selenium12.1 mcg17.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27 g9%
Dietary Fiber2.5 g10%
Sugars0.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23.2 g46.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21 g32.3%
Saturated Fat6.7 g33.5%
Monounsaturated Fat6.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 397 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21 g 32.3%

Saturated Fat 6.7 g 33.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 57.7 mg 19.2%

Sodium 548.4 mg 22.9%

Total Carbohydrates 27 g 9%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 23.2 g 46.4%

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 11.4%

Calcium 3.2% Iron 9.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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