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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta Recipe

Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 48.7g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 43.9 gms of protein, it is very 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 average PUFA.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Cajun 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 29, for Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.29 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol99.7 mcg
Vitamin C0.86 mg1.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D11.2 IU2.8%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.29 mg19.2%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.29 mg17%Top 10%Very High
Niacin4.9 mg24.5%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.29 mg14.4%Top 30%High
Folate41.8 mcg10.4%Top 30%High
Folic Acid33.1 mcg
Vitamin B120.29 mcg4.8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.86 mg8.6%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium75.2 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Iron0.86 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium24.5 mg6.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus169.5 mg16.9%Top 30%High
Potassium238.6 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Sodium115.4 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.86 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.29 mg14.4%Top 30%High
Selenium25.1 mcg35.8%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.69 g2.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.3 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.7 g25.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.9 g18.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat7 g35%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 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 742 Calories from Fat 371

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 41.2 g 63.4%

Saturated Fat 24.3 g 121.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 228.2 mg 76.1%

Sodium 400.5 mg 16.7%

Total Carbohydrates 48.7 g 16.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 43.9 g 87.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 26.1% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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