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South-Of-The-Border Macaroni and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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South-Of-The-Border Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

South-Of-The-Border Macaroni and Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 47g 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 15.4 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.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average 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 Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 63, for South-Of-The-Border Macaroni and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs55%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.58 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol42.2 mcg
Vitamin C9.8 mg16.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D4 IU1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.58 mg38.5%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.9 mg14.5%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate93.6 mcg23.4%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid72.3 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium136.4 mg13.6%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.7 mg9.6%Top 30%High
Magnesium28.9 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus159 mg15.9%Top 30%High
Potassium210.4 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium148.9 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.2 mg7.7%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.58 mg28.9%Top 10%Very High
Selenium23.1 mcg33%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27.2 g9.1%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.2%Top 30%High
Sugars2 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.6 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.9 g17.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 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 Acid2.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344 Calories from Fat 93

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.3 g 15.8%

Saturated Fat 6.1 g 30.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 29.6 mg 9.9%

Sodium 257.6 mg 10.7%

Total Carbohydrates 47 g 15.7%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 3.4 g

Protein 15.4 g 30.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 28.3%

Calcium 23.6% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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