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Easy Greek Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Easy Greek Pasta Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 45.7g 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 8.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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

Based on the composite nutritive standing Easy Greek Pasta Salad has been given a composite ranking of 72, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat16%
 Calories from Carbs71%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A335 IU6.7%
Vitamin C16.9 mg28.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.66 mg2.2%
Thiamin0.48 mg31.7%
Riboflavin0.34 mg19.9%
Niacin2.7 mg13.6%
Vitamin B60.17 mg8.3%
Folate117.2 mcg29.3%
Vitamin B120.21 mcg3.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium94 mg9.4%
Iron2.3 mg12.8%
Magnesium19.2 mg4.8%
Phosphorus78 mg7.8%
Potassium242.9 mg6.9%
Sodium297.5 mg12.4%
Zinc0.62 mg4.1%
Copper0.13 mg6.4%
Manganese0.15 mg7.4%
Selenium3.8 mcg5.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate45.7 g15.2%
Dietary Fiber3.5 g14%
Sugars8.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.5 g17%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.6 g7.1%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.6 g 7.1%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 11 mg 3.7%

Sodium 297.5 mg 12.4%

Total Carbohydrates 45.7 g 15.2%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 8.1 g

Protein 8.5 g 17%

Vitamin A 6.7% Vitamin C 28.1%

Calcium 9.4% Iron 12.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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