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Quinoa Mac n Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Mac n Cheese Recipe

Quinoa Mac n Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Riboflavin.

The food contains 21.6g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 46, for Quinoa Mac n Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs41%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A470 IU9.4%
Vitamin C3.4 mg5.7%
Vitamin D18 IU4.5%
Vitamin E0.18 mg0.6%
Thiamin0.01 mg0.7%
Riboflavin0.94 mg55.1%
Niacin0.26 mg1.3%
Vitamin B60.03 mg1.6%
Folate6.8 mcg1.7%
Vitamin B120.19 mcg3.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.09 mg0.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium155 mg15.5%
Iron2.4 mg13.2%
Magnesium8 mg2%
Phosphorus281 mg28.1%
Potassium110.2 mg3.1%
Sodium135.5 mg5.6%
Zinc0.23 mg1.5%
Copper0.01 mg0.3%
Manganese0.01 mg0.4%
Selenium0.56 mcg0.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21.6 g7.2%
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8.4%
Sugars3.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.5 g19%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.5 g14.6%
Saturated Fat4.1 g20.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.5 g 14.6%

Saturated Fat 4.1 g 20.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 52.5 mg 17.5%

Sodium 135.5 mg 5.6%

Total Carbohydrates 21.6 g 7.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 3.5 g

Protein 9.5 g 19%

Vitamin A 9.4% Vitamin C 5.7%

Calcium 15.5% Iron 13.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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