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A Twist on Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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A Twist on Pasta Salad Recipe

A Twist on Pasta Salad has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 7g 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 3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 67, for A Twist on Pasta Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs45%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C30 mg50%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron0.36 mg2%
Potassium135 mg3.9%
Sodium210 mg8.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7 g2.3%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3 g6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.5 g3.8%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60 Calories from Fat 25

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.5 g 3.8%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 210 mg 8.8%

Total Carbohydrates 7 g 2.3%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 3 g 6%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 50%

Calcium 4% Iron 2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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