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Super Creamy and Cheesy Tex-Mex Macaroni Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Super Creamy and Cheesy Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Super Creamy and Cheesy Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 47.3g 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 22 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Super Creamy and Cheesy Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 23, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs41%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A479.6 IU9.6%Top 10%Very High
Retinol92.8 mcg
Vitamin C0.66 mg1.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D13.8 IU3.5%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.66 mg43.9%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.66 mg38.7%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.6 mg13.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate100 mcg25%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid82.2 mcg
Vitamin B120.66 mcg11%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.66 mg6.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium277 mg27.7%Top 10%Very High
Iron2 mg11%Top 30%High
Magnesium34.9 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus278.9 mg27.9%Top 10%Very High
Potassium206.6 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium376.1 mg15.7%Top 30%High
Zinc2 mg13.2%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.66 mg32.9%Top 10%Very High
Selenium30.9 mcg44.2%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.1 g10.4%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.7 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.5 g28.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid3.9 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.3 g20.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.9 g39.5%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 463 Calories from Fat 182

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20.2 g 31.1%

Saturated Fat 12 g 60%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 111.4 mg 37.1%

Sodium 571.7 mg 23.8%

Total Carbohydrates 47.3 g 15.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%

Sugars 1.5 g

Protein 22 g 44%

Vitamin A 14.6% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 42.1% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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