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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta With Low-Fat Alfredo Sauce - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta With Low-Fat Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta With Low-Fat Alfredo Sauce has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 30.5g 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 31 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 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 76, for Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta With Low-Fat Alfredo Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein38%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A113.1 IU2.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol22.6 mcg
Vitamin C1.3 mg2.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D10.4 IU2.6%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4 mg20.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.34 mg16.8%Top 30%High
Folate28.3 mcg7.1%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid20.9 mcg
Vitamin B120.34 mcg5.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.67 mg6.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium77.1 mg7.7%Top 30%High
Iron0.67 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium20.2 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus143.1 mg14.3%Top 30%High
Potassium219.5 mg6.3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium133.8 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.67 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium17.5 mcg25%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10.3 g3.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.47 g1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.3 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.4 g20.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3 g4.7%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.94 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9 g 13.8%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 67.3 mg 22.4%

Sodium 397.4 mg 16.6%

Total Carbohydrates 30.5 g 10.2%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 2.3 g

Protein 31 g 62%

Vitamin A 6.7% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 22.9% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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