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Pasta with Mussels and Chorizo - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pasta with Mussels and Chorizo Recipe

Pasta with Mussels and Chorizo has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 26g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 5 gms of protein, it is average 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

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 71, for Pasta with Mussels and Chorizo, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C9 mg15%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Potassium170 mg4.9%
Sodium10 mg0.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26 g8.7%
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g10%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19 g29.2%
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 Calories from Fat 170

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19 g 29.2%

Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 25 mg 8.3%

Sodium 10 mg 0.4%

Total Carbohydrates 26 g 8.7%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 5 g 10%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 2% Iron 8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pasta-with-Mussels-and-Chorizo-106365 Embed Table:

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