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Taco Mac & Cheese 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Taco Mac & Cheese 2 Recipe

Taco Mac & Cheese 2 has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 80.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average 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 16.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. 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 29, for Taco Mac & Cheese 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat8%
 Calories from Carbs77%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietHIGH
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.85 IU0.02%Mid 40%Average
Retinol14.5 mcg
Vitamin C5.1 mg8.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0.85 mg57%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.85 mg50.3%Top 10%Very High
Niacin3.4 mg17.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate181.2 mcg45.3%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid164.1 mcg
Vitamin B120.85 mcg14.2%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.85 mg8.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium115.4 mg11.5%Top 30%High
Iron3.4 mg19%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium61.5 mg15.4%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus287.2 mg28.7%Top 10%Very High
Potassium510.3 mg14.6%Top 10%Very High
Sodium1611.4 mg67.1%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.7 mg11.4%Top 30%High
Copper0.85 mg42.7%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.85 mg42.7%Top 10%Very High
Selenium41.9 mcg59.8%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate68.5 g22.8%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber5 g20.2%Top 10%Very High
Sugars11.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose1.7 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.9 g27.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.9 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid4.3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline1.7 mg
Serine0.9 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.1 g4.7%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat1 g5.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash6.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412 Calories from Fat 32

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.6 g 5.5%

Saturated Fat 1.2 g 6%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 7.1 mg 2.4%

Sodium 1885.3 mg 78.6%

Total Carbohydrates 80.1 g 26.7%

Dietary Fiber 5.9 g23.6%

Sugars 13.5 g

Protein 16.3 g 32.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 13.5% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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