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Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin A.

The food contains 9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 26 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.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad has been given a composite ranking of 39, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat78%
 Calories from Carbs6%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1500 IU30%
Vitamin C9 mg15%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium800 mg80%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium270 mg7.7%
Sodium760 mg31.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9 g3%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein26 g52%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat55 g84.6%
Saturated Fat25 g125%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 640 Calories from Fat 500

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 55 g 84.6%

Saturated Fat 25 g 125%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 105 mg 35%

Sodium 760 mg 31.7%

Total Carbohydrates 9 g 3%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 26 g 52%

Vitamin A 30% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 80% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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