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April's Favorite Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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April's Favorite Pasta Salad Recipe

April's Favorite Pasta Salad has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 27.5g 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 10.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and low PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing April's Favorite Pasta Salad has been given a composite ranking of 76, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.8 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol28.8 mcg
Vitamin C4.1 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2.9 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.2 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate47.1 mcg11.8%Top 30%High
Folic Acid36.5 mcg
Vitamin B120.59 mcg9.8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium98.2 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Iron0.59 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium18.2 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus104.1 mg10.4%Mid 40%Average
Potassium144.1 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium284.7 mg11.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.59 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium13.5 mcg19.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.2 g5.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1 g4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.2 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.6 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.2 g12.5%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.6 g22.5%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat3.7 g18.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat8.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 377 Calories from Fat 224

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24.9 g 38.3%

Saturated Fat 6.3 g 31.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 22.4 mg 7.5%

Sodium 484 mg 20.2%

Total Carbohydrates 27.5 g 9.2%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 3.8 g

Protein 10.6 g 21.2%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 11.7%

Calcium 16.7% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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