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Mediterranean Vegetarian Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mediterranean Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Vegetarian Pasta Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.

The food contains 43.9g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.1 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 average 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.

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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

It belongs to Mediterranean cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 86, for Mediterranean Vegetarian Pasta Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat39%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A345 IU6.9%
Vitamin C38.9 mg64.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.3 mg7.5%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.8%
Riboflavin0.06 mg3.8%
Niacin0.46 mg2.3%
Vitamin B60.13 mg6.6%
Folate15.2 mcg3.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.21 mg2.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium236 mg23.6%
Iron1.5 mg8.4%
Magnesium23.2 mg5.8%
Phosphorus73 mg7.3%
Potassium142 mg4.1%
Sodium124.4 mg5.2%
Zinc0.65 mg4.3%
Copper0.16 mg8.2%
Manganese0.41 mg20.7%
Selenium5.8 mcg8.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate43.9 g14.6%
Dietary Fiber6.4 g25.6%
Sugars2.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.1 g22.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.8 g24.3%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Monounsaturated Fat9.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.8 g 24.3%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 124.4 mg 5.2%

Total Carbohydrates 43.9 g 14.6%

Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.6%

Sugars 2.9 g

Protein 11.1 g 22.2%

Vitamin A 6.9% Vitamin C 64.8%

Calcium 23.6% Iron 8.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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