Brown Butter Pasta has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 43.7g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 14.3 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
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 4.09 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 47, for Brown Butter Pasta, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 8% | |
Calories from Fat | 68% | |
Calories from Carbs | 24% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 5920 IU | 118.4% | ||
Vitamin C | 202.6 mg | 337.6% | ||
Vitamin D | 27.2 IU | 6.8% | ||
Vitamin E | 5.3 mg | 17.5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.45 mg | 29.9% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.63 mg | 36.8% | ||
Niacin | 4.4 mg | 22.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.55 mg | 27.6% | ||
Folate | 235.2 mcg | 58.8% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.24 mcg | 4% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 2.2 mg | 21.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 148 mg | 14.8% | ||
Iron | 4.1 mg | 22.7% | ||
Magnesium | 92 mg | 23% | ||
Phosphorus | 280 mg | 28% | ||
Potassium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Sodium | 855.3 mg | 35.6% | ||
Zinc | 1.8 mg | 12.1% | ||
Copper | 0.42 mg | 21.1% | ||
Manganese | 1 mg | 50.9% | ||
Selenium | 11 mcg | 15.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 43.7 g | 14.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 32.4% | ||
Sugars | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 14.3 g | 28.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 54.4 g | 83.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 17.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 688 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54.4 g 83.7%
Saturated Fat 30.6 g 153%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 162.8 mg 54.3%
Sodium 855.3 mg 35.6%
Total Carbohydrates 43.7 g 14.6%
Dietary Fiber 8.1 g32.4%
Sugars 0.7 g
Protein 14.3 g 28.6%
Vitamin A 118.4% Vitamin C 337.6%
Calcium 14.8% Iron 22.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 62
Protein 0.8 g | Carbs 8.8 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 340
Protein 5.1 g | Carbs 47 g | Fat 18.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 139
Protein 2.2 g | Carbs 8.6 g | Fat 11.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 271
Protein 5 g | Carbs 32.9 g | Fat 14.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 315
Protein 18.1 g | Carbs 34.1 g | Fat 12.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 178
Protein 4.6 g | Carbs 19.5 g | Fat 9.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 309
Protein 31.9 g | Carbs 35.8 g | Fat 3.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 126
Protein 5.1 g | Carbs 19.9 g | Fat 2.7 g