Fettuccine and Tofu with Finger-Licking Peanut Sauce Recipe

Fettuccine and Tofu with Finger-Licking Peanut Sauce has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron and Vitamin A.

The food contains 73g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and high 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 44 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 18 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Fettuccine and Tofu with Finger-Licking Peanut Sauce has been given a composite ranking of 84, and on a regular basis.