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Cheesy Goulash Recipe

Cheesy Goulash has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 68.7g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 36.2 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 8.1 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 high 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 50, for Cheesy Goulash, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C19.2 mg32%
Thiamin1 mg68%
Niacin25.4 mg127%
Vitamin B60.88 mg44%
Folate308 mcg77%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium580 mg58%
Iron8.1 mg45%
Magnesium140 mg35%
Potassium1121 mg32%
Sodium1249 mg52%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate68.7 g22.9%
Dietary Fiber4.3 g17.2%
Sugars11 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein36.2 g72.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat36.8 g56.6%
Saturated Fat16.3 g81.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 748 Calories from Fat 331

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 36.8 g 56.6%

Saturated Fat 16.3 g 81.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 145 mg 48.3%

Sodium 1249 mg 52%

Total Carbohydrates 68.7 g 22.9%

Dietary Fiber 4.3 g17.2%

Sugars 11 g

Protein 36.2 g 72.4%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 32%

Calcium 58% Iron 45%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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