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.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 38% | |
Calories from Carbs | 47% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 150 IU | 3% | ||
Vitamin C | 3.6 mg | 6% | ||
Thiamin | 0.45 mg | 30% | ||
Niacin | 6.8 mg | 34% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% | ||
Folate | 236 mcg | 59% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 40 mg | 4% | ||
Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | ||
Magnesium | 40 mg | 10% | ||
Potassium | 93 mg | 2.7% | ||
Sodium | 692 mg | 28.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 53.5 g | 17.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 14.8% | ||
Sugars | 2.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 17.1 g | 34.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 18.9 g | 29.1% | ||
Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 41.5% |
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
Per Serving | Calories 252
Protein 31.2 g | Carbs 8.5 g | Fat 12.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 163
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 16.3 g | Fat 7.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 454
Protein 26.4 g | Carbs 44.4 g | Fat 18.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 100
Protein 6 g | Carbs 1 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 63
Protein 2.7 g | Carbs 1.8 g | Fat 5.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 13
Protein 0.5 g | Carbs 2.5 g | Fat 0.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 115
Protein 3.7 g | Carbs 11.6 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 521
Protein 41.1 g | Carbs 43 g | Fat 19.1 g