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Lil' Twist on Macaroni and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lil' Twist on Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Lil' Twist on Macaroni and Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 83.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and average 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 31.9 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.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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.

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 32, for Lil' Twist on Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A301.9 IU6%Top 30%High
Retinol77.9 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0.75 IU0.19%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.37 mg25%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.37 mg22%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.6 mg13.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate89.1 mcg22.3%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid79.4 mcg
Vitamin B120.37 mcg6.2%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.37 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium213.9 mg21.4%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.9 mg10.4%Top 30%High
Magnesium31.5 mg7.9%Top 30%High
Phosphorus337.8 mg33.8%Top 10%Very High
Potassium199.6 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium702.2 mg29.3%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.5 mg10%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.37 mg18.7%Top 30%High
Selenium28.8 mcg41.2%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.3 g10.4%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.7 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.9 g23.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid3 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.3 g17.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat6.3 g31.6%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 740 Calories from Fat 273

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30.3 g 46.6%

Saturated Fat 16.9 g 84.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 66.6 mg 22.2%

Sodium 1874.9 mg 78.1%

Total Carbohydrates 83.6 g 27.9%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 9.3 g

Protein 31.9 g 63.8%

Vitamin A 16.1% Vitamin C

Calcium 57.1% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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