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Mexican Spaghetti 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Spaghetti 2 Recipe

Mexican Spaghetti 2 has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 90.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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 17 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low 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.

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 5 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 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 a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican 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 81, for Mexican Spaghetti 2, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat5%
 Calories from Carbs80%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A211 IU4.2%Top 30%High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C5.9 mg9.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0.39 mg26.1%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.5 mg17.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate111.8 mcg27.9%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid98 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.39 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium18.8 mg1.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron2 mg10.9%Top 30%High
Magnesium29 mg7.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus102 mg10.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium198 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium79.1 mg3.3%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.78 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.39 mg19.6%Top 30%High
Selenium28.2 mcg40.3%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate35.5 g11.8%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.4%Top 30%High
Sugars1.8 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.8 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.7 g13.3%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0 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 Acid2.4 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.9 g1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.16 g0.78%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 456 Calories from Fat 21

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.3 g 3.5%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 201.6 mg 8.4%

Total Carbohydrates 90.4 g 30.1%

Dietary Fiber 4.7 g18.8%

Sugars 4.6 g

Protein 17 g 34%

Vitamin A 10.8% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 4.8% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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