Fettuccine With Asparagus, Artichokes and Lemon Thyme Recipe

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Fettuccine With Asparagus, Artichokes and Lemon Thyme has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 121.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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. With 36.8 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.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average 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 10 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. Besides other nutrients, it is very 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Fettuccine With Asparagus, Artichokes and Lemon Thyme has been given a composite ranking of 86, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

	Calories from Protein	17%
	Calories from Fat	27%
	Calories from Carbs	56%

Why this is good for you

Very high in Protein
Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Very high in Cholesterol
Very high in Saturated Fat
High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

Diet	Suitability
Atkins Diet	LOW
Low Fat Diet	LOW
Zone Diet	LOW

Vitamin Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Vitamin A	0.52 IU	0.01%	Bottom 30%	Low
Retinol	7.7 mcg
Vitamin C	7.1 mg	11.9%	Top 30%	High
Vitamin D	3.3 IU	0.8%	Mid 40%	Average
Thiamin	0.35 mg	23.2%	Top 10%	Very High
Riboflavin	0.17 mg	10.2%	Top 30%	High
Niacin	2.6 mg	13%	Top 30%	High
Vitamin B6	0.17 mg	8.7%	Top 30%	High
Folate	130.3 mcg	32.6%	Top 10%	Very High
Folic Acid	43.7 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.17 mcg	2.9%	Mid 40%	Average
Pantothenic Acid	0.35 mg	3.5%	Mid 40%	Average

Mineral Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Calcium	78.1 mg	7.8%	Top 30%	High
Iron	1.7 mg	9.7%	Top 30%	High
Magnesium	35.8 mg	9%	Top 30%	High
Phosphorus	133 mg	13.3%	Mid 40%	Average
Potassium	0.17 mg	0%	Bottom 30%	Low
Sodium	84.5 mg	3.5%	Bottom 30%	Low
Zinc	0.87 mg	5.8%	Mid 40%	Average
Copper	0.17 mg	8.7%	Top 10%	Very High
Manganese	0.35 mg	17.4%	Top 30%	High
Selenium	20.5 mcg	29.3%	Top 30%	High

Carbohydrate Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Total Carbohydrate	21.1 g	7%	Mid 40%	Average
Dietary Fiber	2.8 g	11.3%	Top 30%	High
Starch	0 g
Sugars	1 g
Sucrose	0.2 mg
Glucose	0.2 mg
Fructose	0.3 mg
Lactose	0 mg
Maltose	0.3 mg
Galactose	0 mg

Protein Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Protein	6.4 g	12.8%	Mid 40%	Average
Tryptophan	0 mg
Threonine	0.2 mg
Isoleucine	0.2 mg
Leucine	0.2 mg
Lysine	0.3 mg
Methionine	0.2 mg
Cystine	0.2 mg
Phenylalanine	0.3 mg
Tyrosine	0.2 mg
Valine	0.3 mg
Arginine	0.2 mg
Histidine	0.2 mg
Alanine	0.2 mg
Aspartic Acid	0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid	1.4 mg
Glycine	0.2 mg
Proline	0.5 mg
Serine	0.3 mg

Fat Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Total Fat	4.6 g	7.1%	Mid 40%	Average
Saturated Fat	1.4 g	6.8%	Mid 40%	Average
Monounsaturated Fat	2.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Alcohol	0 g
Water	66.8 g
Ash	1 g
Caffeine	0 mg
Theobromine	0 mg


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Nutrition Facts

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 843 Calories from Fat 239

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 26.5 g 40.8%

Saturated Fat 7.8 g 39%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 131 mg 43.7%

Sodium 485.6 mg 20.2%

Total Carbohydrates 121.1 g 40.4%

Dietary Fiber 16.2 g64.8%

Sugars 5.6 g

Protein 36.8 g 73.6%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 68.3%

Calcium 44.9% Iron 55.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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