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Cajun Macaroni and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cajun Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Cajun Macaroni and Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 80.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 55 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.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Cajun 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 6, for Cajun Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat55%
 Calories from Carbs27%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.6 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol123.6 mcg
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D17.2 IU4.3%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.3 mg20.1%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.3 mg17.8%Top 10%Very High
Niacin1.8 mg9.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate66.5 mcg16.6%Top 30%High
Folic Acid50.2 mcg
Vitamin B120.3 mcg5%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.6 mg6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium0.3 mg0.03%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.2 mg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium28.4 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus0.3 mg0.03%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium286.1 mg8.2%Top 30%High
Sodium676.2 mg28.2%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.8 mg12.1%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.3 mg15.1%Top 30%High
Selenium22.1 mcg31.5%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.4 g8.1%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber0.85 g3.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.6 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.6 g33.2%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.3 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid3.3 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat22.2 g34.2%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat13.7 g68.4%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat4.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1207 Calories from Fat 663

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 73.6 g 113.2%

Saturated Fat 45.3 g 226.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 347.8 mg 115.9%

Sodium 2238.2 mg 93.3%

Total Carbohydrates 80.7 g 26.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%

Sugars 8.9 g

Protein 55 g 110%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 0.1% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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