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Mexican Mac 'n Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

Mexican Mac 'n Cheese has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 53.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 17.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 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 56, for Mexican Mac 'n Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs47%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A150 IU3%
Vitamin C3.6 mg6%
Thiamin0.45 mg30%
Niacin6.8 mg34%
Vitamin B60.1 mg5%
Folate236 mcg59%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron3.2 mg18%
Magnesium40 mg10%
Potassium93 mg2.7%
Sodium692 mg28.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate53.5 g17.8%
Dietary Fiber3.7 g14.8%
Sugars2.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.1 g34.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18.9 g29.1%
Saturated Fat8.3 g41.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 453 Calories from Fat 170

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.9 g 29.1%

Saturated Fat 8.3 g 41.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 34 mg 11.3%

Sodium 692 mg 28.8%

Total Carbohydrates 53.5 g 17.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 17.1 g 34.2%

Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 6%

Calcium 4% Iron 18%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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