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Chicken Cashew Pasta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken Cashew Pasta Recipe

Chicken Cashew Pasta has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 50g 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. With 26.5 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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. It is also a very high 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 77, for Chicken Cashew Pasta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A92.1 IU1.8%Mid 40%Average
Retinol3 mcg
Vitamin C7.3 mg12.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D2.4 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.61 mg40.4%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin8.5 mg42.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.61 mg30.3%Top 10%Very High
Folate103 mcg25.8%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid75.8 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.2 mg12.1%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium22.4 mg2.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.8 mg10.1%Top 30%High
Magnesium54.5 mg13.6%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus197.6 mg19.8%Top 30%High
Potassium411.5 mg11.8%Top 10%Very High
Sodium135.2 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.2 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.61 mg30.3%Top 10%Very High
Selenium35.2 mcg50.2%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30.3 g10.1%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.5 g9.9%Top 30%High
Sugars1.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.6 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.1 g32.1%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine1.2 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine1.2 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1.2 mg
Glutamic Acid3.6 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.6 g17.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.7 g8.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 474 Calories from Fat 173

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.2 g 29.5%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 34.2 mg 11.4%

Sodium 223 mg 9.3%

Total Carbohydrates 50 g 16.7%

Dietary Fiber 4.1 g16.4%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 26.5 g 53%

Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 20%

Calcium 3.7% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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