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

Cauliflower Mac N' Cheese has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 51.6g 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. With 16.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of 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.

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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 79, for Cauliflower Mac N' Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A105.4 IU2.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol23.4 mcg
Vitamin C42.5 mg70.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D1.2 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.6 mg39.9%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.6 mg18%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate140.7 mcg35.2%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid81.4 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.6 mg6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium140.1 mg14%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.8 mg10%Top 30%High
Magnesium40.7 mg10.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus189.2 mg18.9%Top 30%High
Potassium395.8 mg11.3%Top 10%Very High
Sodium211.9 mg8.8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.2 mg8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.6 mg29.9%Top 10%Very High
Selenium26.9 mcg38.5%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30.9 g10.3%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.9 g11.7%Top 30%High
Sugars2.6 g
Glucose1.2 mg
Fructose1.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.6 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.8 g19.6%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid3 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.4 g12.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.9 g14.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 4.8 g 24%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 16.3 mg 5.4%

Sodium 353.9 mg 14.7%

Total Carbohydrates 51.6 g 17.2%

Dietary Fiber 4.9 g19.6%

Sugars 4.4 g

Protein 16.4 g 32.8%

Vitamin A 3.5% Vitamin C 118.3%

Calcium 23.4% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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