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Green Pasta 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Green Pasta 2 Recipe

Green Pasta 2 has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 63.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 11.2 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 low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low 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 very 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 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 55, for Green Pasta 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat7%
 Calories from Carbs79%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A191.5 IU3.8%Top 30%High
Retinol4.5 mcg
Vitamin C12.5 mg20.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin D2.7 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.45 mg29.8%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.7 mg13.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.45 mg22.3%Top 10%Very High
Folate74.6 mcg18.6%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid51.3 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.45 mg4.5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium24.6 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.8 mg9.9%Top 30%High
Magnesium32.1 mg8%Top 30%High
Phosphorus98.2 mg9.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium315.6 mg9%Top 10%Very High
Sodium788.3 mg32.8%Top 10%Very High
Zinc0.89 mg6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.45 mg22.3%Top 30%High
Selenium20.5 mcg29.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate28.2 g9.4%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.9%Top 30%High
Sugars1.2 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g10%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.2 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.31 g1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318 Calories from Fat 24

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.6 g 4%

Saturated Fat 0.7 g 3.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 47.8 mg 15.9%

Sodium 1765.8 mg 73.6%

Total Carbohydrates 63.2 g 21.1%

Dietary Fiber 6.1 g24.4%

Sugars 2.7 g

Protein 11.2 g 22.4%

Vitamin A 8.6% Vitamin C 46.7%

Calcium 5.5% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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