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Tortellini and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tortellini and Cheese Recipe

Tortellini and Cheese has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

The food contains 5.9g 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. With 21.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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.

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 60, for Tortellini and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein52%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs14%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A622.8 IU12.5%Top 10%Very High
Retinol21.3 mcg
Vitamin C4.7 mg7.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2.4 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin7.1 mg35.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate17.3 mcg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.79 mg7.9%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium41.7 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.79 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23.6 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus151.2 mg15.1%Top 30%High
Potassium200 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium75.9 mg3.2%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.79 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium13.4 mcg19.1%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.6 g1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.1 g34.2%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine1.6 mg
Methionine0.8 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.8 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0.8 mg
Serine0.8 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.9 g7.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.7 g8.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171 Calories from Fat 55

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.2 g 9.5%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 57.8 mg 19.3%

Sodium 96.4 mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 5.9 g 2%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 21.7 g 43.4%

Vitamin A 15.8% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 5.3% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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