Velveeta Tex mex beef and potatoes has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 42.6g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 25 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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".
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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.
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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Tex Mex 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 54, for Velveeta Tex mex beef and potatoes, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 41% | |
Calories from Carbs | 37% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1705 IU | 34.1% | ||
Vitamin C | 52.9 mg | 88.1% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 1% | ||
Thiamin | 0.23 mg | 15.3% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.46 mg | 27.1% | ||
Niacin | 6.4 mg | 32.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.44 mg | 22.1% | ||
Folate | 33.2 mcg | 8.3% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg | 29.4% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.87 mg | 8.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 242 mg | 24.2% | ||
Iron | 3.1 mg | 17.3% | ||
Magnesium | 44 mg | 11% | ||
Phosphorus | 590 mg | 59% | ||
Potassium | 888.8 mg | 25.4% | ||
Sodium | 884.2 mg | 36.8% | ||
Zinc | 4.4 mg | 29.5% | ||
Copper | 0.24 mg | 11.8% | ||
Manganese | 0.32 mg | 15.9% | ||
Selenium | 12.7 mcg | 18.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 42.6 g | 14.2% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 14.4% | ||
Sugars | 4.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 25 g | 50% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 20.7 g | 31.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.7 g 31.8%
Saturated Fat 9.2 g 46%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 72.2 mg 24.1%
Sodium 884.2 mg 36.8%
Total Carbohydrates 42.6 g 14.2%
Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%
Sugars 4.5 g
Protein 25 g 50%
Vitamin A 34.1% Vitamin C 88.1%
Calcium 24.2% Iron 17.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 431
Protein 31.3 g | Carbs 29.8 g | Fat 19.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 110
Protein 7.5 g | Carbs 16.5 g | Fat 2 g
Per Serving | Calories 290
Protein 21 g | Carbs 20.1 g | Fat 13.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 177
Protein 11.8 g | Carbs 12.7 g | Fat 8.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 407
Protein 20.5 g | Carbs 15.9 g | Fat 31.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 416
Protein 45.8 g | Carbs 16.1 g | Fat 18.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 272
Protein 16.7 g | Carbs 36 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 263
Protein 16.6 g | Carbs 13.3 g | Fat 15.6 g