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Awesome Cauliflower and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Awesome Cauliflower and Cheese Recipe

Awesome Cauliflower and Cheese has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 4.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 5.5 gms of protein, it is average 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 a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 55, for Awesome Cauliflower and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs23%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A15 IU0.3%
Vitamin C33.8 mg56.3%
Vitamin D13.2 IU3.3%
Vitamin E0.04 mg0.13%
Thiamin0.06 mg3.8%
Riboflavin0.12 mg6.9%
Niacin1.1 mg5.3%
Vitamin B60.18 mg9%
Folate43.6 mcg10.9%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.73 mg7.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium116 mg11.6%
Iron0.41 mg2.3%
Magnesium12.4 mg3.1%
Phosphorus47 mg4.7%
Potassium272.7 mg7.8%
Sodium112.3 mg4.7%
Zinc0.3 mg2%
Copper0.09 mg4.3%
Manganese0.12 mg6%
Selenium2 mcg2.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.8 g1.6%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars0.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.5 g11%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.7 g7.2%
Saturated Fat3 g15%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.7 g 7.2%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15 mg 5%

Sodium 112.3 mg 4.7%

Total Carbohydrates 4.8 g 1.6%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 5.5 g 11%

Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C 56.3%

Calcium 11.6% Iron 2.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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