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Califlower Mac N' Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Califlower Mac N' Cheese Recipe

Califlower Mac N' Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 25.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 20.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low 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 high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 65, for Califlower Mac N' Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein41%
 Calories from Fat9%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A195 IU3.9%
Vitamin C17.9 mg29.8%
Vitamin D37.6 IU9.4%
Vitamin E0.04 mg0.13%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.9%
Riboflavin0.03 mg1.9%
Niacin0.42 mg2.1%
Vitamin B60.09 mg4.6%
Folate21.6 mcg5.4%
Vitamin B120.05 mcg0.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.28 mg2.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium121 mg12.1%
Iron0.56 mg3.1%
Magnesium6.4 mg1.6%
Phosphorus27 mg2.7%
Potassium129 mg3.7%
Sodium538.7 mg22.4%
Zinc0.21 mg1.4%
Copper0.02 mg1.1%
Manganese0.06 mg3%
Selenium0.98 mcg1.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.3 g8.4%
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.4%
Sugars5.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20.5 g41%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2 g3.1%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2 g 3.1%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 10.6 mg 3.5%

Sodium 538.7 mg 22.4%

Total Carbohydrates 25.3 g 8.4%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 5.4 g

Protein 20.5 g 41%

Vitamin A 3.9% Vitamin C 29.8%

Calcium 12.1% Iron 3.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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