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Easy pasta with broccoli - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy pasta with broccoli Recipe

Easy pasta with broccoli has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 48.1g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 10.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

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 87, for Easy pasta with broccoli, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat10%
 Calories from Carbs74%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1045 IU20.9%
Vitamin C63.1 mg105.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.2 mg4.1%
Thiamin0.24 mg15.7%
Riboflavin0.18 mg10.4%
Niacin1.5 mg7.6%
Vitamin B60.12 mg5.8%
Folate98.4 mcg24.6%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.37 mg3.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium150 mg15%
Iron1.3 mg7%
Magnesium17.2 mg4.3%
Phosphorus52 mg5.2%
Potassium222.7 mg6.4%
Sodium55.7 mg2.3%
Zinc0.3 mg2%
Copper0.03 mg1.6%
Manganese0.17 mg8.3%
Selenium2.2 mcg3.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate48.1 g16%
Dietary Fiber7 g28%
Sugars1.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.2 g20.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.8 g4.3%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.8 g 4.3%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1.9 mg 0.6%

Sodium 55.7 mg 2.3%

Total Carbohydrates 48.1 g 16%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 1.4 g

Protein 10.2 g 20.4%

Vitamin A 20.9% Vitamin C 105.2%

Calcium 15% Iron 7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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