Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Pasta has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.
The food contains 17.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 32.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, 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 3.78 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. 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 72, for Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Pasta, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 45% | |
Calories from Fat | 31% | |
Calories from Carbs | 24% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 6845 IU | 136.9% | ||
Vitamin C | 12.5 mg | 20.8% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 3.8% | ||
Thiamin | 0.12 mg | 8.1% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.4 mg | 23.4% | ||
Niacin | 0.98 mg | 4.9% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.18 mg | 9.1% | ||
Folate | 106.8 mcg | 26.7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.35 mcg | 5.9% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.48 mg | 4.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 444 mg | 44.4% | ||
Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | ||
Magnesium | 80.4 mg | 20.1% | ||
Phosphorus | 275 mg | 27.5% | ||
Potassium | 604.7 mg | 17.3% | ||
Sodium | 461.7 mg | 19.2% | ||
Zinc | 2.2 mg | 14.9% | ||
Copper | 0.24 mg | 12% | ||
Manganese | 0.62 mg | 30.9% | ||
Selenium | 21.9 mcg | 31.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 17.1 g | 5.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 11.6% | ||
Sugars | 4.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 32.6 g | 65.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 10 g | 15.4% | ||
Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10 g 15.4%
Saturated Fat 6.1 g 30.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 38.1 mg 12.7%
Sodium 461.7 mg 19.2%
Total Carbohydrates 17.1 g 5.7%
Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%
Sugars 4.3 g
Protein 32.6 g 65.2%
Vitamin A 136.9% Vitamin C 20.8%
Calcium 44.4% Iron 21%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 535
Protein 28.8 g | Carbs 59.4 g | Fat 23 g
Per 100g | Calories 87
Protein 16 g | Carbs 2 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 428
Protein 22.8 g | Carbs 59.5 g | Fat 17.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 107
Protein 10 g | Carbs 8.4 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 134
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 11 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 205
Protein 8.2 g | Carbs 31.6 g | Fat 6.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 316
Protein 9.7 g | Carbs 25.3 g | Fat 18.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 201
Protein 10.5 g | Carbs 32.3 g | Fat 3.9 g