French Mashed Potatoes With Cheese and Garlic (Aligot) Recipe
French Mashed Potatoes With Cheese and Garlic (Aligot) has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.
The food contains 33.1g 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 14.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only 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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to French cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 54, for French Mashed Potatoes With Cheese and Garlic (Aligot), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 14% | |
| Calories from Fat | 53% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 33% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Vitamin C
- Very high in Calcium
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 299.2 IU | 6% | Top 30% | High |
| Retinol | 80.4 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 8.2 mg | 13.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin D | 15.1 IU | 3.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 0.82 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41 mg | 20.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Folate | 8.6 mcg | 2.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.41 mcg | 6.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.41 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 141.2 mg | 14.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Iron | 0.41 mg | 2.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 19.6 mg | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Phosphorus | 117.1 mg | 11.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 271 mg | 7.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Sodium | 84.1 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 0.82 mg | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 3.3 mcg | 4.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | |||
| Glucose | 0.4 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.8 g | 11.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.4 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 1.2 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0 mg | |||
| Proline | 0.4 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.4 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 9.5 g | 14.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 28.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1.2 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 Calories from Fat 209
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.3 g 35.8%
Saturated Fat 14.1 g 70.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 70.3 mg 23.4%
Sodium 206 mg 8.6%
Total Carbohydrates 33.1 g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%
Sugars 3.7 g
Protein 14.1 g 28.2%
Vitamin A 14.7% Vitamin C 33.3%
Calcium 34.6% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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