Baked Pasta Casserole with Spinach Recipe
Baked Pasta Casserole with Spinach has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 51g 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 20.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average 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".
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 high 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 belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 79, for Baked Pasta Casserole with Spinach, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 17% | |
| Calories from Fat | 41% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 42% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Niacin
- Very high in Vitamin A
- Very high in Vitamin E
- High in Riboflavin
- Very high in Thiamin
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2100 IU | 42% | ||
| Vitamin C | 7.6 mg | 12.6% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 6.6 mg | 22% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.6 mg | 40% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.5 mg | 29.4% | ||
| Niacin | 5.1 mg | 25.7% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% | ||
| Folate | 170.4 mcg | 42.6% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.13 mg | 1.3% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 364 mg | 36.4% | ||
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19.1% | ||
| Magnesium | 84 mg | 21% | ||
| Phosphorus | 132 mg | 13.2% | ||
| Potassium | 327.8 mg | 9.4% | ||
| Sodium | 637.9 mg | 26.6% | ||
| Zinc | 0.96 mg | 6.4% | ||
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 15% | ||
| Manganese | 0.83 mg | 41.7% | ||
| Selenium | 1.5 mcg | 2.2% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 51 g | 17% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 38.8% | ||
| Sugars | 2.2 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20.9 g | 41.8% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 34% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.1 g 34%
Saturated Fat 6.1 g 30.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 27.8 mg 9.3%
Sodium 637.9 mg 26.6%
Total Carbohydrates 51 g 17%
Dietary Fiber 9.7 g38.8%
Sugars 2.2 g
Protein 20.9 g 41.8%
Vitamin A 42% Vitamin C 12.6%
Calcium 36.4% Iron 19.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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