🧪 Nutrition Facts
- Calories 459.0
- Total Fat 23.0 g
- Saturated Fat 12.0 g
- Cholesterol 63.8 mg
- Sodium 828.8 mg
- Potassium 318.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 42.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
- Sugars 6.0 g
- Protein 9.0 g
- Vitamin A 0.0 IU
- Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
- Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg
- Vitamin D 0.0 IU
- Vitamin E 0.0 mg
- Calcium 400.4 mg
- Copper 0.0 mg
- Folate 0.0 µg
- Iron 1.0 mg
- Magnesium 0.0 mg
- Manganese 0.0 mg
- Niacin 0.0 mg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
- Phosphorus 0.0 mg
- Riboflavin 0.0 mg
- Thiamin 0.0 mg
- Zinc 0.0 mg
📋 Nutrition Summary
At 459.0 calories per serving (1 Serving (255.0g)), Mac & Cheese with Chorizo Elbow Macaroni with Pork Chorizo Sausage in a Creamy Cheese Sauce Bowl, Mac & Cheese with Chorizo is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (23.0g, 50.4% of calories), including 12.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 828.8mg of sodium (36% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.
🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags
Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.
📝 Ingredients
Chorizo Mac and Cheese Sauce (water, Half and Half [milk, Cream], Chorizo [pork, Water, Seasoning {paprika, Chili Pepper, Salt, Garlic, Spices, Sugar}, Less than 2% Rice Starch, Salt, Sodium Phosphate], Bechamel [dry Whole Milk, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor {organic Maltodextrin, Organic Natural Butter Flavor, Natural Flavor}, Onion Powder], Cheddar Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto {vegetable Color}, Potato Starch, Corn Starch], Monterey Jack Cheese [monterey Jack Cheese {pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes}, Powdered Corn Starch and Potato Starch], Organic Yellow Onion [organic Yellow Onion, Organic Sugar], Jalapeno Chili Pepper, Butter [pasteurized Cream {milk}], Chipotle Puree [water, Distilled Vinegar, Chipotle Jalapeno, Tomato Paste, Salt, Dehydrated Red Chile Peppers, Spices, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder], Natural Cheese Type Flavor [cream, Cheese {pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes}, Water, Milkfat, Natural Flavors, Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum], Natural Cheese Flavor [cheddar Cheese {pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes}, Butterfat, Water, Nonfat Milk Solids, Cream, Salt, Natural Flavors, Whey, Yeast Extract, Xanthan Gum], Sea Salt, Modified Food Starch), Elbow Macaroni (water, Enriched Durum Semolina [durum Semolina Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid]), Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes & Annatto [coloring], Natamycin [natural Mold Inhibitor]), Gratinee Topping (wheat Flour, Yeast, Sugar, Salt, Parmesan Cheese [pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parsley).
🔬 Ingredient Analysis
Artificial Preservatives: Natamycin
Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum, Modified Food Starch, Modified Corn Starch
Flavour Enhancers: Yeast Extract
Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid
Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.
📊 % Daily Value
The following shows how one serving of Mac & Cheese with Chorizo Elbow Macaroni with Pork Chorizo Sausage in a Creamy Cheese Sauce Bowl, Mac & Cheese with Chorizo contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 459.0 kcal | 23% |
| Total Fat | 23.0 g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 63.8 mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 828.8 mg | 36% ⚠️ |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.0 g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% |
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% |
| Calcium | 400.4 mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 318.8 mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
🔥 Calorie Analysis
Mac & Cheese with Chorizo Elbow Macaroni with Pork Chorizo Sausage in a Creamy Cheese Sauce Bowl, Mac & Cheese with Chorizo accounts for 23% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 50.4% of the calories.
🏃 Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 459.0 calories in Mac & Cheese with Chorizo Elbow Macaroni with Pork Chorizo Sausage in a Creamy Cheese Sauce Bowl, Mac & Cheese with Chorizo? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.
| Exercise | Minutes to Burn |
|---|---|
| Running: 10 minutes per mile | 34.7 min |
| Walking: 17 minutes per mile | 79.2 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 50.2 min |
| HIIT | 42.5 min |
| Push-ups | 42.5 min |
Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.