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Confetti Speghetti Squash - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Confetti Speghetti Squash Recipe

Confetti Speghetti Squash has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 18g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 90, for Confetti Speghetti Squash, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs57%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1900 IU38%
Vitamin C27.2 mg45.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.68 mg2.3%
Thiamin0.15 mg10.1%
Riboflavin0.13 mg7.6%
Niacin2.2 mg11.2%
Vitamin B60.3 mg15.1%
Folate42 mcg10.5%
Vitamin B120.05 mcg0.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.9 mg9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron1.3 mg7.2%
Magnesium48.8 mg12.2%
Phosphorus110 mg11%
Potassium617.9 mg17.7%
Sodium135 mg5.6%
Zinc0.68 mg4.5%
Copper0.2 mg10.1%
Manganese0.43 mg21.4%
Selenium2 mcg2.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18 g6%
Dietary Fiber4.4 g17.6%
Sugars5.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.9 g7.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.4 g6.8%
Saturated Fat1.6 g8%
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.4 g 6.8%

Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 3 mg 1%

Sodium 135 mg 5.6%

Total Carbohydrates 18 g 6%

Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.6%

Sugars 5.4 g

Protein 3.9 g 7.8%

Vitamin A 38% Vitamin C 45.3%

Calcium 10% Iron 7.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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