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Awesome & Easy Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Awesome & Easy Pasta Salad Recipe

Awesome & Easy Pasta Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 33.8g 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 5.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 an average 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 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 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 88, for Awesome & Easy Pasta Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat22%
 Calories from Carbs67%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A425.2 IU8.5%Top 30%High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C39.4 mg65.6%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.4 mg11.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate79.5 mcg19.9%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid65.4 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium38.6 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.4 mg13.1%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium21.3 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus66.1 mg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Potassium135.4 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium277.1 mg11.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.79 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium18.9 mcg27%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26.6 g8.9%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.4 g9.8%Top 30%High
Sugars1.3 g
Glucose0.8 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.8 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.5 g9%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.9 g5.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.47 g2.4%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat2.4 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 200 Calories from Fat 44

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.9 g 7.5%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 351.9 mg 14.7%

Total Carbohydrates 33.8 g 11.3%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 1.7 g

Protein 5.7 g 11.4%

Vitamin A 10.8% Vitamin C 83.3%

Calcium 4.9% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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