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Creamy Spinach and Avocado Pasta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Spinach and Avocado Pasta Recipe

Creamy Spinach and Avocado Pasta has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 60.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 12.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 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. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 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 84, for Creamy Spinach and Avocado Pasta, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs57%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol23.8 mcg
Vitamin C12.9 mg21.5%Top 30%High
Vitamin D2 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.5 mg33%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.5 mg17.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate172.3 mcg43.1%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid77.2 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.5 mg5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium47 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.5 mg13.8%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium54 mg13.5%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus98.5 mg9.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium399 mg11.4%Top 10%Very High
Sodium75.9 mg3.2%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.99 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.5 mg24.8%Top 30%High
Selenium22.8 mcg32.5%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate29.9 g10%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3.6 g14.3%Top 10%Very High
Sugars1.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.5 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.1 g12.3%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.1 g11%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.4 g12.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 414 Calories from Fat 130

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.4 g 22.2%

Saturated Fat 4.9 g 24.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15.2 mg 5.1%

Sodium 153.4 mg 6.4%

Total Carbohydrates 60.4 g 20.1%

Dietary Fiber 7.2 g28.8%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 12.4 g 24.8%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 43.3%

Calcium 9.5% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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