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Cheese Tortellini With Creamy Pesto Sauce - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cheese Tortellini With Creamy Pesto Sauce Recipe

Cheese Tortellini With Creamy Pesto Sauce has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 69.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 28.7 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.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average 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 a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 very 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Cheese Tortellini With Creamy Pesto Sauce has been given a composite ranking of 25, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs36%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.63 IU0.01%Mid 40%Average
Retinol104.1 mcg
Vitamin C4.7 mg7.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D7.8 IU2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.31 mg18.4%Top 10%Very High
Niacin1.9 mg9.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate37.3 mcg9.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid21.9 mcg
Vitamin B120.31 mcg5.2%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.63 mg6.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium128.2 mg12.8%Top 30%High
Iron0.94 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium17.6 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus157.4 mg15.7%Top 30%High
Potassium217.9 mg6.2%Top 30%High
Sodium566.2 mg23.6%Top 30%High
Zinc0.94 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium11.9 mcg17%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21.8 g7.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.2 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9 g18%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.3 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.3 mg
Glutamic Acid0.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.4 g20.6%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.5 g37.3%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 766 Calories from Fat 384

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 42.7 g 65.7%

Saturated Fat 23.8 g 119%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 138.4 mg 46.1%

Sodium 1806.2 mg 75.3%

Total Carbohydrates 69.7 g 23.2%

Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%

Sugars 7.1 g

Protein 28.7 g 57.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 40.9% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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