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.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 37% | |
Calories from Carbs | 46% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 301.9 IU | 6% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 77.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 0.75 IU | 0.19% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.37 mg | 25% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.37 mg | 22% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 2.6 mg | 13.1% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 89.1 mcg | 22.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 79.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.37 mcg | 6.2% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.37 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 213.9 mg | 21.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.9 mg | 10.4% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 31.5 mg | 7.9% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 337.8 mg | 33.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 199.6 mg | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 702.2 mg | 29.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 1.5 mg | 10% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.37 mg | 18.7% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 28.8 mcg | 41.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 10.4% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 3.5 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.7 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 11.9 g | 23.9% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.7 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.7 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 11.3 g | 17.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 31.6% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.6 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
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
Per Serving | Calories 406
Protein 17.5 g | Carbs 40.9 g | Fat 18.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 282
Protein 9.1 g | Carbs 27.8 g | Fat 14.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 331
Protein 12.5 g | Carbs 37.4 g | Fat 14.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 316
Protein 9.3 g | Carbs 41.5 g | Fat 12.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 147
Protein 12.1 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 8.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 432
Protein 31.4 g | Carbs 20.4 g | Fat 24 g
Per Serving | Calories 169
Protein 7.9 g | Carbs 25 g | Fat 4.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 130
Protein 3.8 g | Carbs 19.6 g | Fat 4.6 g