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.
Calories from Protein | 16% | |
Calories from Fat | 8% | |
Calories from Carbs | 77% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.85 IU | 0.02% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 14.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 5.1 mg | 8.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0.85 mg | 57% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.85 mg | 50.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 3.4 mg | 17.1% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 181.2 mcg | 45.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 164.1 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.85 mcg | 14.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.85 mg | 8.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 115.4 mg | 11.5% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 61.5 mg | 15.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 287.2 mg | 28.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 510.3 mg | 14.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 1611.4 mg | 67.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 1.7 mg | 11.4% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0.85 mg | 42.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 0.85 mg | 42.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 41.9 mcg | 59.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 68.5 g | 22.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 5 g | 20.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 11.5 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 1.7 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 13.9 g | 27.9% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.9 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.9 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.9 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.9 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.9 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.9 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 4.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 1.7 mg | |||
Serine | 0.9 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 6.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
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
Per Serving | Calories 352
Protein 13.9 g | Carbs 68.5 g | Fat 3.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 252
Protein 17.6 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 17.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 110
Protein 5.3 g | Carbs 0.86 g | Fat 9.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 321
Protein 16.9 g | Carbs 17.6 g | Fat 20.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 206
Protein 9.2 g | Carbs 19.2 g | Fat 10.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 151
Protein 6.9 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 8.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 65
Protein 3.5 g | Carbs 13.5 g | Fat 0.23 g
Per Serving | Calories 224
Protein 18.3 g | Carbs 1 g | Fat 15.9 g