Salsa Mac & Colby Cheese has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 62.8g 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. With 46.8 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high 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.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 13, for Salsa Mac & Colby Cheese, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 21% | |
Calories from Fat | 52% | |
Calories from Carbs | 28% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.41 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 167.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 8.1 mg | 13.6% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 15.4 IU | 3.9% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0.41 mg | 27.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.41 mg | 23.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 2.4 mg | 12.2% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 83.3 mcg | 20.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 63 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.41 mcg | 6.8% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.41 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 0.41 mg | 0.04% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 36.2 mg | 9% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 353.7 mg | 35.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 227.6 mg | 6.5% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 436.4 mg | 18.2% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 2.4 mg | 16.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.41 mg | 20.3% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 27.2 mcg | 38.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 8.5% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 1.7 g | |||
Glucose | 0.4 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.4 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.4 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 19 g | 38% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0.4 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.8 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1.2 mg | |||
Leucine | 1.2 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.2 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.8 mg | |||
Valine | 1.2 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.8 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.8 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.2 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 4.9 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 1.2 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 21.4 g | 32.9% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 913 Calories from Fat 473
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52.6 g 80.9%
Saturated Fat 32.6 g 163%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 152.4 mg 50.8%
Sodium 1073.6 mg 44.7%
Total Carbohydrates 62.8 g 20.9%
Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%
Sugars 4.2 g
Protein 46.8 g 93.6%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 33.3%
Calcium 0.1% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 398
Protein 15.3 g | Carbs 64.1 g | Fat 8.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 302
Protein 12 g | Carbs 26.6 g | Fat 17.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 251
Protein 15.1 g | Carbs 17.2 g | Fat 13.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 157
Protein 8.4 g | Carbs 10.3 g | Fat 9.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 474
Protein 23.3 g | Carbs 9.9 g | Fat 38.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 273
Protein 6.2 g | Carbs 54 g | Fat 3.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 86
Protein 2.1 g | Carbs 15.8 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 196
Protein 6.4 g | Carbs 29.8 g | Fat 5.7 g