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Chicken Penne with Asparagus , Sun-dried Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken Penne with Asparagus, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Artichoke Hearts Recipe

Chicken Penne with Asparagus, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Artichoke Hearts has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

The food contains 58g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 20 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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.

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 58, for Chicken Penne with Asparagus, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Artichoke Hearts, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat24%
 Calories from Carbs56%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C12 mg20%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium890 mg25.4%
Sodium1100 mg45.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate58 g19.3%
Dietary Fiber7 g28%
Sugars9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20 g40%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11 g16.9%
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400 Calories from Fat 100

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11 g 16.9%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 35 mg 11.7%

Sodium 1100 mg 45.8%

Total Carbohydrates 58 g 19.3%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 9 g

Protein 20 g 40%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 20%

Calcium 8% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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