Fusilli with Summer Tomato Sauce Recipe
Fusilli with Summer Tomato Sauce has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Folate.
The food contains 39.1g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.5 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.
Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 71, for Fusilli with Summer Tomato Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 14% | |
| Calories from Fat | 39% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 47% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin A
- Very high in Vitamin C
- High in Thiamin
- High in Folate
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2530 IU | 50.6% | ||
| Vitamin C | 23.4 mg | 39% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 2.1 mg | 6.9% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.36 mg | 24% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.31 mg | 18.3% | ||
| Niacin | 2.5 mg | 12.7% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 12.7% | ||
| Folate | 116.8 mcg | 29.2% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27 mcg | 4.5% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.77 mg | 7.7% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 170 mg | 17% | ||
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17.3% | ||
| Magnesium | 65.6 mg | 16.4% | ||
| Phosphorus | 201 mg | 20.1% | ||
| Potassium | 566.2 mg | 16.2% | ||
| Sodium | 894.5 mg | 37.3% | ||
| Zinc | 1.3 mg | 8.7% | ||
| Copper | 0.32 mg | 16.2% | ||
| Manganese | 0.86 mg | 42.8% | ||
| Selenium | 3.2 mcg | 4.6% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.1 g | 13% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 12.4% | ||
| Sugars | 0.1 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 22.3% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.5 g 22.3%
Saturated Fat 3.2 g 16%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 43.9 mg 14.6%
Sodium 894.5 mg 37.3%
Total Carbohydrates 39.1 g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%
Sugars 0.1 g
Protein 11.5 g 23%
Vitamin A 50.6% Vitamin C 39%
Calcium 17% Iron 17.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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