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My Fresh and Tasty Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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My Fresh and Tasty Pasta Salad Recipe

My Fresh and Tasty Pasta Salad has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 61.3g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 16.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.51 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 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 Italian 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 89, for My Fresh and Tasty Pasta Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat13%
 Calories from Carbs68%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A12995 IU259.9%
Vitamin C101.3 mg168.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.3 mg7.7%
Thiamin0.73 mg48.4%
Riboflavin0.47 mg27.7%
Niacin5 mg25%
Vitamin B60.23 mg11.3%
Folate290 mcg72.5%
Vitamin B120.02 mcg0.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.71 mg7.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium131 mg13.1%
Iron5.5 mg30.6%
Magnesium37.2 mg9.3%
Phosphorus111 mg11.1%
Potassium515.2 mg14.7%
Sodium977.3 mg40.7%
Zinc0.66 mg4.4%
Copper0.13 mg6.7%
Manganese0.3 mg14.9%
Selenium4.4 mcg6.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate61.3 g20.4%
Dietary Fiber9.9 g39.6%
Sugars5.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.5 g33%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.2 g8%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.2 g 8%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1.3 mg 0.4%

Sodium 977.3 mg 40.7%

Total Carbohydrates 61.3 g 20.4%

Dietary Fiber 9.9 g39.6%

Sugars 5.1 g

Protein 16.5 g 33%

Vitamin A 259.9% Vitamin C 168.8%

Calcium 13.1% Iron 30.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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