Chili Cheese Bake Recipe
Chili Cheese Bake has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron and Vitamin B12.
The food contains 20.5g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 19.5 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 3.78 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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 17, for Chili Cheese Bake, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 21% | |
| Calories from Fat | 58% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 22% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Calcium
- High in Iron
- High in Vitamin B12
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 490 IU | 9.8% | ||
| Vitamin C | 9.5 mg | 15.9% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 1.8 mg | 6.1% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.1 mg | 6.4% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.21 mg | 12.6% | ||
| Niacin | 3.4 mg | 17% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 14.9% | ||
| Folate | 24.8 mcg | 6.2% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3 mcg | 22.1% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.1 mg | 10.5% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 357 mg | 35.7% | ||
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | ||
| Magnesium | 42.8 mg | 10.7% | ||
| Phosphorus | 171 mg | 17.1% | ||
| Potassium | 508.1 mg | 14.5% | ||
| Sodium | 613.6 mg | 25.6% | ||
| Zinc | 3.3 mg | 22% | ||
| Copper | 0.17 mg | 8.3% | ||
| Manganese | 0.16 mg | 7.8% | ||
| Selenium | 9.7 mcg | 13.8% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.5 g | 6.8% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 17.6% | ||
| Sugars | 2.9 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 24.2 g | 37.2% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.3 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.2 g 37.2%
Saturated Fat 8.9 g 44.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 65.7 mg 21.9%
Sodium 613.6 mg 25.6%
Total Carbohydrates 20.5 g 6.8%
Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.6%
Sugars 2.9 g
Protein 19.5 g 39%
Vitamin A 9.8% Vitamin C 15.9%
Calcium 35.7% Iron 21%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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