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Mac N Cheese with a Cajun kick - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mac N Cheese with a Cajun kick Recipe

Mac N Cheese with a Cajun kick has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 20.8g 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 10.2 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".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Cajun cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 29, for Mac N Cheese with a Cajun kick, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat42%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A375 IU7.5%
Vitamin C0.18 mg0.3%
Vitamin D9.2 IU2.3%
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0.01 mg0.4%
Riboflavin0.03 mg2%
Niacin0.02 mg0.1%
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.6%
Folate2.4 mcg0.6%
Vitamin B120.1 mcg1.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.05 mg0.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium128 mg12.8%
Iron1.6 mg9.1%
Magnesium1.6 mg0.4%
Phosphorus23 mg2.3%
Potassium31.8 mg0.9%
Sodium391.1 mg16.3%
Zinc0.11 mg0.7%
Copper0 mg0.1%
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0.35 mcg0.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.8 g6.9%
Dietary Fiber2.2 g8.8%
Sugars0.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.2 g20.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.9 g15.2%
Saturated Fat4.4 g22%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 208 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.9 g 15.2%

Saturated Fat 4.4 g 22%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 43.4 mg 14.5%

Sodium 391.1 mg 16.3%

Total Carbohydrates 20.8 g 6.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 10.2 g 20.4%

Vitamin A 7.5% Vitamin C 0.3%

Calcium 12.8% Iron 9.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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