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Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese 2 Recipe

Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese 2 has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 45.7g 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 15 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 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese 2 has been given a composite ranking of 53, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat28%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A402.6 IU8.1%Top 30%High
Retinol47.4 mcg
Vitamin C2.6 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D4.5 IU1.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.65 mg43.3%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.2 mg16.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate94.8 mcg23.7%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid81.2 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium150.6 mg15.1%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.3 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Magnesium30.5 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus171.4 mg17.1%Top 30%High
Potassium154.5 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium295.8 mg12.3%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.3 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.65 mg32.5%Top 10%Very High
Selenium26 mcg37.1%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate29.7 g9.9%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.9%Mid 40%Average
Starch23.4 g
Sugars0.8 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.6 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.7 g19.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.7 g10.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4 g19.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water52.6 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338 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 455.5 mg 19%

Total Carbohydrates 45.7 g 15.2%

Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 15 g 30%

Vitamin A 12.4% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 23.2% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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