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Comfort Food Greek Spaghetti - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Comfort Food Greek Spaghetti Recipe

Comfort Food Greek Spaghetti has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 25.1g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 19.6 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Greek cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Comfort Food Greek Spaghetti has been given a composite ranking of 44, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs22%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.66 IU0.01%Mid 40%Average
Retinol157.6 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D7.3 IU1.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.66 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate39.7 mcg9.9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid33.1 mcg
Vitamin B120.66 mcg11%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium299.3 mg29.9%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.66 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium20.5 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus234.4 mg23.4%Top 10%Very High
Potassium66.2 mg1.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium456.7 mg19%Top 30%High
Zinc1.3 mg8.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium19.2 mcg27.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.6 g5.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.86 g3.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13 g26%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid3.3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20 g30.8%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.7 g38.7%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat7.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 452 Calories from Fat 271

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30.2 g 46.5%

Saturated Fat 11.7 g 58.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 47.6 mg 15.9%

Sodium 689.6 mg 28.7%

Total Carbohydrates 25.1 g 8.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 19.6 g 39.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C

Calcium 45.2% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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