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Creamy Fettuccine with Asparagus - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Fettuccine with Asparagus Recipe

Creamy Fettuccine with Asparagus has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.

The food contains 69g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 23 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the 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 high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.4 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Creamy Fettuccine with Asparagus has been given a composite ranking of 68, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Calcium
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C4.8 mg8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium300 mg30%
Iron5.4 mg30%
Potassium410 mg11.7%
Sodium190 mg7.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate69 g23%
Dietary Fiber5 g20%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23 g46%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17 g26.2%
Saturated Fat7 g35%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 510 Calories from Fat 150

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17 g 26.2%

Saturated Fat 7 g 35%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 30 mg 10%

Sodium 190 mg 7.9%

Total Carbohydrates 69 g 23%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 23 g 46%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 8%

Calcium 30% Iron 30%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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