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Greek Bow-Tie Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Greek Bow-Tie Pasta Salad Recipe

Greek Bow-Tie Pasta Salad has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 49.8g 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 12.8 gms of protein, it is 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 high MUFA and average PUFA.

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. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Greek 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 76, for Greek Bow-Tie Pasta Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs43%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A392.3 IU7.8%Top 30%High
Retinol14 mcg
Vitamin C7.2 mg12.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D4.7 IU1.2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.43 mg28.4%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.6 mg12.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate67.2 mcg16.8%Top 30%High
Folic Acid48.9 mcg
Vitamin B120.43 mcg7.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.43 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium74 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Iron1.7 mg9.5%Top 30%High
Magnesium23 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus100.9 mg10.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium161.7 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium267.9 mg11.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.85 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.43 mg21.3%Top 30%High
Selenium21.3 mcg30.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21.2 g7.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.7 g7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.9 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.4 g10.9%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.2 g15.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 459 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24 g 36.9%

Saturated Fat 5.9 g 29.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 67.1 mg 22.4%

Sodium 629.5 mg 26.2%

Total Carbohydrates 49.8 g 16.6%

Dietary Fiber 4.1 g16.4%

Sugars 4.5 g

Protein 12.8 g 25.6%

Vitamin A 18.4% Vitamin C 28.3%

Calcium 17.4% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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