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Creamy Spinach and Chicken Rigatoni - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Spinach and Chicken Rigatoni Recipe

Creamy Spinach and Chicken Rigatoni has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 74.7g 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 37.9 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 8 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 high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 76, for Creamy Spinach and Chicken Rigatoni, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat26%
 Calories from Carbs49%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3.7 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol36.5 mcg
Vitamin C1.3 mg2.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D21 IU5.2%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.26 mg17.5%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.26 mg15.4%Top 10%Very High
Niacin3.9 mg19.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.26 mg13.1%Top 30%High
Folate74.8 mcg18.7%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid37.5 mcg
Vitamin B120.26 mcg4.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.52 mg5.2%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium127.8 mg12.8%Top 30%High
Iron2.1 mg11.7%Top 30%High
Magnesium41.7 mg10.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus160.1 mg16%Top 30%High
Potassium0.26 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium202.4 mg8.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1 mg7%Top 30%High
Copper0.26 mg13.1%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.52 mg26.2%Top 30%High
Selenium23.9 mcg34.1%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19.6 g6.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.9 g11.7%Top 30%High
Starch0 g
Sugars2.8 g
Sucrose0.3 mg
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.3 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.9 g19.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0.3 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid2.1 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.6 g7.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.7 g8.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water64.6 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 589 Calories from Fat 159

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.7 g 27.2%

Saturated Fat 6.5 g 32.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 116.6 mg 38.9%

Sodium 771.2 mg 32.1%

Total Carbohydrates 74.7 g 24.9%

Dietary Fiber 11.1 g44.4%

Sugars 10.5 g

Protein 37.9 g 75.8%

Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C 8.3%

Calcium 48.7% Iron 44.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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