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Arizona Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Arizona Pasta Salad Recipe

Arizona Pasta Salad has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 72.7g 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. With 10.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

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

It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 75, for Arizona Pasta Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.42 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol2.9 mcg
Vitamin C19.7 mg32.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0.84 IU0.21%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.42 mg28%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.7 mg8.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate65.5 mcg16.4%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid42.9 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.42 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium43.3 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.7 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Magnesium27.3 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Phosphorus79.8 mg8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium297.9 mg8.5%Top 30%High
Sodium630.8 mg26.3%Top 10%Very High
Zinc0.84 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.42 mg21%Top 30%High
Selenium13.4 mcg19.2%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30.5 g10.2%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.9 g11.8%Top 30%High
Sugars4.9 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.6 g9.2%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.4 g16%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 535 Calories from Fat 223

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24.8 g 38.2%

Saturated Fat 3.6 g 18%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15.2 mg 5.1%

Sodium 1501.3 mg 62.6%

Total Carbohydrates 72.7 g 24.2%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 11.6 g

Protein 10.9 g 21.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 78.3%

Calcium 10.3% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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