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Mexican Mac & Cheese 1 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Mac & Cheese 1 Recipe

Mexican Mac & Cheese 1 has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 43.5g 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 13.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 69, for Mexican Mac & Cheese 1, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat28%
 Calories from Carbs55%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.58 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol29.7 mcg
Vitamin C62.8 mg104.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.3 mg11.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate77.3 mcg19.3%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid59.3 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.58 mg5.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium116.9 mg11.7%Top 30%High
Iron1.7 mg9.7%Top 30%High
Magnesium27.9 mg7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus145.3 mg14.5%Top 30%High
Potassium240.1 mg6.9%Top 30%High
Sodium212.8 mg8.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.2 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.58 mg29.1%Top 10%Very High
Selenium20.3 mcg29.1%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.3 g8.4%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.6 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.8 g15.7%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.6 g8.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.1 g15.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314 Calories from Fat 87

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.7 g 14.9%

Saturated Fat 5.3 g 26.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 22.3 mg 7.4%

Sodium 366 mg 15.3%

Total Carbohydrates 43.5 g 14.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 3.5 g

Protein 13.5 g 27%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 180%

Calcium 20.1% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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