Best Ever Cauliflower Mac & Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 76.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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. With 33 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and average 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.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 26, for Best Ever Cauliflower Mac & Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 55% | |
Calories from Carbs | 31% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 0.28 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 133.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 7.6 mg | 12.7% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 11.3 IU | 2.8% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0.28 mg | 18.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.28 mg | 16.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 2 mg | 9.9% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 63.8 mcg | 16% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 44.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.28 mcg | 4.7% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.28 mg | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 191.8 mg | 19.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.1 mg | 6.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 23.4 mg | 5.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 176 mg | 17.6% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 162.7 mg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 334.6 mg | 13.9% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.5% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.28 mg | 14.1% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 16.1 mcg | 23% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 7.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 1.3 g | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.6 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 9.3 g | 18.6% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.6 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.6 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 16.9 g | 26% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 51.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 973 Calories from Fat 538
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 59.8 g 92%
Saturated Fat 36.7 g 183.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 178.6 mg 59.5%
Sodium 1184.4 mg 49.4%
Total Carbohydrates 76.5 g 25.5%
Dietary Fiber 4.3 g17.2%
Sugars 4.6 g
Protein 33 g 66%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 45%
Calcium 67.9% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 286
Protein 11.8 g | Carbs 33.2 g | Fat 12.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 236
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 23.4 g | Fat 12.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 398
Protein 15.2 g | Carbs 6.2 g | Fat 35.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 231
Protein 9.9 g | Carbs 28 g | Fat 8.6 g