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.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 27% | |
Calories from Carbs | 55% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.58 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 42.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 9.8 mg | 16.4% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 4 IU | 1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.58 mg | 38.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 2.9 mg | 14.5% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 93.6 mcg | 23.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 72.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 136.4 mg | 13.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.7 mg | 9.6% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 28.9 mg | 7.2% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 159 mg | 15.9% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 210.4 mg | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 148.9 mg | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.2 mg | 7.7% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.58 mg | 28.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 23.1 mcg | 33% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 27.2 g | 9.1% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7.2% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 2 g | |||
Glucose | 0.6 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.6 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.6 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 8.9 g | 17.8% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.6 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.6 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.9 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.6 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 6 g | 9.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
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
Per Serving | Calories 255
Protein 13.1 g | Carbs 18.7 g | Fat 14 g
Per Serving | Calories 285
Protein 11.8 g | Carbs 32.7 g | Fat 13.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 311
Protein 12 g | Carbs 21 g | Fat 19.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 289
Protein 12.2 g | Carbs 22.7 g | Fat 16.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 147
Protein 7.9 g | Carbs 16.8 g | Fat 5.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 177
Protein 12 g | Carbs 20.4 g | Fat 5 g
Per Serving | Calories 241
Protein 8 g | Carbs 4.4 g | Fat 21.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 172
Protein 13.9 g | Carbs 2.61 g | Fat 11.6 g