Penn State University Dining Commons - Whole Wheat Penne Primavera has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 20.93g 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. With 5.76 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 low fat content of this product makes it suitable 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 83, for Penn State University Dining Commons - Whole Wheat Penne Primavera, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 17% | |
| Calories from Fat | 20% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 63% |
Why this is good for you
- Very low in Cholesterol
- Low in Saturated Fat
- Very low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 14.5 mg | 0.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.9 g | 7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Sugars | 0.7 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.8 g | 11.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 0.47 g | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 Calories from Fat 44
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.9 g 7.5%
Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 5.6 mg 1.9%
Sodium 24.7 mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 35.6 g 11.9%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 1.2 g
Protein 9.8 g 19.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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