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El Cheapo Imitation Alfredo - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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El Cheapo Imitation Alfredo Recipe

El Cheapo Imitation Alfredo has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin.

The food contains 28.4g 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 10.3 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 average 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".

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. 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 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 43, for El Cheapo Imitation Alfredo, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs49%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A170 IU3.4%
Vitamin C0.42 mg0.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.38 mg1.3%
Thiamin0.33 mg21.7%
Riboflavin0.23 mg13.6%
Niacin2.5 mg12.3%
Vitamin B60.05 mg2.5%
Folate72.4 mcg18.1%
Vitamin B120.2 mcg3.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.42 mg4.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium181 mg18.1%
Iron1.9 mg10.5%
Magnesium25.2 mg6.3%
Phosphorus144 mg14.4%
Potassium150.5 mg4.3%
Sodium489.8 mg20.4%
Zinc0.8 mg5.3%
Copper0.13 mg6.4%
Manganese0.23 mg11.4%
Selenium19 mcg27.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate28.4 g9.5%
Dietary Fiber0.9 g3.6%
Sugars2.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.3 g20.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.5 g13.1%
Saturated Fat4.1 g20.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.5 g 13.1%

Saturated Fat 4.1 g 20.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 43.5 mg 14.5%

Sodium 489.8 mg 20.4%

Total Carbohydrates 28.4 g 9.5%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 2.8 g

Protein 10.3 g 20.6%

Vitamin A 3.4% Vitamin C 0.7%

Calcium 18.1% Iron 10.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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