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Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Pasta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein45%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs24%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • High in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A6845 IU136.9%
Vitamin C12.5 mg20.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.8%
Thiamin0.12 mg8.1%
Riboflavin0.4 mg23.4%
Niacin0.98 mg4.9%
Vitamin B60.18 mg9.1%
Folate106.8 mcg26.7%
Vitamin B120.35 mcg5.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.48 mg4.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium444 mg44.4%
Iron3.8 mg21%
Magnesium80.4 mg20.1%
Phosphorus275 mg27.5%
Potassium604.7 mg17.3%
Sodium461.7 mg19.2%
Zinc2.2 mg14.9%
Copper0.24 mg12%
Manganese0.62 mg30.9%
Selenium21.9 mcg31.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.1 g5.7%
Dietary Fiber2.9 g11.6%
Sugars4.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein32.6 g65.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10 g15.4%
Saturated Fat6.1 g30.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

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

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