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Tex-Mex Mac 'n Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tex-Mex Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

Tex-Mex Mac 'n Cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 34.2g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 23.2 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 low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 47, for Tex-Mex Mac 'n Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1170 IU23.4%
Vitamin C19.5 mg32.5%
Vitamin D24.4 IU6.1%
Vitamin E0.1 mg0.33%
Thiamin0.39 mg25.8%
Riboflavin0.27 mg15.6%
Niacin2.2 mg11%
Vitamin B60.07 mg3.3%
Folate87.6 mcg21.9%
Vitamin B120.23 mcg3.8%
Pantothenic Acid0.22 mg2.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium271 mg27.1%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium9.2 mg2.3%
Phosphorus67 mg6.7%
Potassium134.9 mg3.9%
Sodium434.1 mg18.1%
Zinc0.29 mg1.9%
Copper0.02 mg1.1%
Manganese0.05 mg2.3%
Selenium2 mcg2.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate34.2 g11.4%
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.2%
Sugars0.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23.2 g46.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.8 g19.7%
Saturated Fat6.7 g33.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.8 g 19.7%

Saturated Fat 6.7 g 33.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 48.1 mg 16%

Sodium 434.1 mg 18.1%

Total Carbohydrates 34.2 g 11.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 23.2 g 46.4%

Vitamin A 23.4% Vitamin C 32.5%

Calcium 27.1% Iron 12%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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