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Mexican Mac and Cheese 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Mac and Cheese 2 Recipe

Mexican Mac and Cheese 2 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 25.1g 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 23.9 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.

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 a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. 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 38, for Mexican Mac and Cheese 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A268.8 IU5.4%Top 30%High
Retinol49.7 mcg
Vitamin C1.3 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D10.8 IU2.7%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.64 mg42.5%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.5 mg12.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate51.6 mcg12.9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid39.5 mcg
Vitamin B120.64 mcg10.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium208.3 mg20.8%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.3 mg7.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium26.8 mg6.7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus212.1 mg21.2%Top 10%Very High
Potassium232.5 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Sodium300.4 mg12.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.9 mg12.7%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium24.2 mcg34.6%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16 g5.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.6 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.2 g30.4%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine1.3 mg
Methionine0.6 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1.3 mg
Glutamic Acid3.2 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.1 g20.1%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat6.8 g33.8%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 383 Calories from Fat 184

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20.5 g 31.5%

Saturated Fat 10.6 g 53%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 71.2 mg 23.7%

Sodium 471.7 mg 19.7%

Total Carbohydrates 25.1 g 8.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 23.9 g 47.8%

Vitamin A 8.4% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 32.7% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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