Macro Breakdown
Glycemic Impact
| Glycemic Index | 0 (Low) |
| Glycemic Load | 0 |
| Insulin Index | 51 |
Health Scores (0-10)
🧬 How Beef macaroni with tomato sauce entree, reduced fat Affects Your Health
Testosterone 10% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 4% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 7% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 22% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Hypothyroid
selenium + zinc. Thyroid hormone synthesis requires iodine + tyrosine for T4 structure, selenium for T4→T3 conversion.
Anemia
iron + folate. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.
Iron 7% DV
7% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 4% DV
4% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 475.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% DV |
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% DV |
| Carbohydrate | 18.0 g | 7% DV |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% DV |
| Sugar | 3.8 g | 8% DV |
| Cholesterol | 10.0 mg | 3% DV |
| Sodium | 178.0 mg | 8% DV |
| Calcium | 12.0 mg | 1% DV |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% DV |
| Magnesium | 17.0 mg | 4% DV |
| Phosphorus | 65.0 mg | 5% DV |
| Potassium | 202.0 mg | 4% DV |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg | 10% DV |
| Vitamin C | 3.9 mg | 4% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 7% DV |
| Folate | 48.0 µg | 12% DV |
| Vitamin A | 8.0 µg | 1% DV |
| Vitamin E | 0.7 mg | 4% DV |
| Vitamin K | 2.6 µg | 2% DV |
| Selenium | 12.2 µg | 22% DV |
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