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Amy's Vegetarian Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Amy's Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipe

Amy's Vegetarian Pasta Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 30.2g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 6.8 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. 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.

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 is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

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 87, for Amy's Vegetarian Pasta Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat7%
 Calories from Carbs76%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1385 IU27.7%
Vitamin C55 mg91.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.42 mg1.4%
Thiamin0.14 mg9.3%
Riboflavin0.12 mg6.9%
Niacin1 mg5.2%
Vitamin B60.15 mg7.7%
Folate51.2 mcg12.8%
Vitamin B120.05 mcg0.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.26 mg2.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium53 mg5.3%
Iron1.2 mg6.8%
Magnesium28 mg7%
Phosphorus98 mg9.8%
Potassium263.9 mg7.5%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc0.63 mg4.2%
Copper0.14 mg7.1%
Manganese0.27 mg13.7%
Selenium1.4 mcg2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30.2 g10.1%
Dietary Fiber4.7 g18.8%
Sugars0.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.8 g13.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.2 g1.8%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.2 g 1.8%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 7.9 mg 2.6%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 30.2 g 10.1%

Dietary Fiber 4.7 g18.8%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 6.8 g 13.6%

Vitamin A 27.7% Vitamin C 91.7%

Calcium 5.3% Iron 6.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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