Colorado River of Cheese and Macaroni has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 205g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and high 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 high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 84 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 9 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.
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 34, for Colorado River of Cheese and Macaroni, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 16% | |
Calories from Fat | 47% | |
Calories from Carbs | 38% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 2 IU | 0% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 2 mg | 0.2% | ||
Iron | 9 mg | 50% | ||
Potassium | 1000 mg | 28.6% | ||
Sodium | 2000 mg | 83.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 205 g | 68.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 8 g | 32% | ||
Sugars | 39 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 84 g | 168% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 112 g | 172.3% | ||
Saturated Fat | 68 g | 340% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2182 Calories from Fat 1007
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 112 g 172.3%
Saturated Fat 68 g 340%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 315 mg 105%
Sodium 2000 mg 83.3%
Total Carbohydrates 205 g 68.3%
Dietary Fiber 8 g32%
Sugars 39 g
Protein 84 g 168%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C
Calcium 0.2% Iron 50%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 251
Protein 11.3 g | Carbs 37.7 g | Fat 5.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 220
Protein 10 g | Carbs 25 g | Fat 9 g
Per Serving | Calories 467
Protein 38 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 51
Protein 1 g | Carbs 3 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 332
Protein 0.4 g | Carbs 84 g | Fat 0.08 g
Per Serving | Calories 1363
Protein 91 g | Carbs 42 g | Fat 92 g