Spam Pasta Casserole has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 44g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 14.4 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average 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 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 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 54, for Spam Pasta Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 44% | |
Calories from Carbs | 42% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 0.34 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 6.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 5.4 mg | 9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 0.34 IU | 0.08% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.4 mg | 6.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 40.2 mcg | 10.1% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 28 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.34 mg | 3.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 19.3 mg | 1.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1 mg | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 16.6 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 42.6 mg | 4.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Potassium | 215.9 mg | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 574.9 mg | 24% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 0.68 mg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.34 mg | 16.9% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 8.4 mcg | 12.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 2.4 g | |||
Glucose | 0.7 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.7 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.3 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 4.9 g | 9.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.3 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 6.8 g | 10.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.1 g 30.9%
Saturated Fat 7.4 g 37%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 49.4 mg 16.5%
Sodium 1701.6 mg 70.9%
Total Carbohydrates 44 g 14.7%
Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%
Sugars 7 g
Protein 14.4 g 28.8%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 26.7%
Calcium 5.7% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 90
Protein 4.3 g | Carbs 18 g | Fat 0.69 g
Per Serving | Calories 170
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 13.4 g | Fat 8.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 349
Protein 17.5 g | Carbs 42.6 g | Fat 11.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 188
Protein 7.9 g | Carbs 18.8 g | Fat 9.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 179
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 27.8 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 225
Protein 16.3 g | Carbs 10.8 g | Fat 12.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 133
Protein 4.9 g | Carbs 14 g | Fat 6.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 141
Protein 18.8 g | Carbs 8.3 g | Fat 2.9 g