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Blue Cheese Ricotta Alfredo - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Blue Cheese Ricotta Alfredo Recipe

Blue Cheese Ricotta Alfredo has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Riboflavin.

The food contains 10.2g 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 24.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Blue Cheese Ricotta Alfredo has been given a composite ranking of 18, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat70%
 Calories from Carbs9%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.63 IU0.01%Mid 40%Average
Retinol175.9 mcg
Vitamin C2.5 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D15.8 IU4%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.63 mg37.2%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.63 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate34.2 mcg8.5%Top 30%High
Folic Acid3.8 mcg
Vitamin B120.63 mcg10.5%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid1.3 mg12.7%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium384.2 mg38.4%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.63 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23.4 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus288 mg28.8%Top 10%Very High
Potassium262 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Sodium715.6 mg29.8%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.9 mg12.7%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium13.9 mcg19.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.5 g2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.06 g0.25%Bottom 10%Very Low
Sugars0.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.8 g31.5%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine1.3 mg
Methionine0.6 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine1.3 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1.3 mg
Glutamic Acid3.8 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline1.3 mg
Serine0.6 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat23.3 g35.8%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat14.9 g74.7%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat6.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

Popular Questions Asked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 471 Calories from Fat 331

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 36.8 g 56.6%

Saturated Fat 23.6 g 118%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 110 mg 36.7%

Sodium 1130.6 mg 47.1%

Total Carbohydrates 10.2 g 3.4%

Dietary Fiber 0.1 g0.4%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 24.9 g 49.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 60.7% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/blue-cheese-ricotta-alfredo-456976 Embed Table:

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