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Cheese Puffs with Salsa Cream Filling Recipe

Cheese Puffs with Salsa Cream Filling has a high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 21g 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 16.8 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 very 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Cheese Puffs with Salsa Cream Filling has been given a composite ranking of 5, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat68%
 Calories from Carbs18%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.53 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol187.8 mcg
Vitamin C0.53 mg0.88%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D30.7 IU7.7%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.53 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate36 mcg9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid16.9 mcg
Vitamin B120.53 mcg8.8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium128 mg12.8%Top 30%High
Iron1.1 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium14.3 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus147.6 mg14.8%Top 30%High
Potassium165.1 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium550.5 mg22.9%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.1 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium12.7 mcg18.1%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11.1 g3.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.74 g3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.9 g17.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19.3 g29.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat11.4 g57.1%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat5.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476 Calories from Fat 328

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 36.5 g 56.2%

Saturated Fat 21.6 g 108%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 271.8 mg 90.6%

Sodium 1040.5 mg 43.4%

Total Carbohydrates 21 g 7%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 2.3 g

Protein 16.8 g 33.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 24.2% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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