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Lighter Chicken Spinach & Tomato Penne Pasta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lighter Chicken Spinach & Tomato Penne Pasta Recipe

Lighter Chicken Spinach & Tomato Penne Pasta has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Niacin.

The food contains 56.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 19.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is 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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 79, for Lighter Chicken Spinach & Tomato Penne Pasta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs56%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.44 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol19.1 mcg
Vitamin C4.4 mg7.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D9.3 IU2.3%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.7 mg13.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate31.1 mcg7.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid1.8 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.44 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80.4 mg8%Top 30%High
Iron1.8 mg9.9%Top 30%High
Magnesium53.8 mg13.4%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus140 mg14%Top 30%High
Potassium208 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium157.4 mg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.89 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.89 mg44.4%Top 10%Very High
Selenium3.1 mcg4.4%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.2 g8.4%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.8 g11.4%Top 30%High
Sugars1.2 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.5 g17%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid2.2 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.9 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5 g7.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.6 g8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389 Calories from Fat 100

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.2 g 17.2%

Saturated Fat 3.6 g 18%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 21.1 mg 7%

Sodium 354.1 mg 14.8%

Total Carbohydrates 56.7 g 18.9%

Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.6%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 19.1 g 38.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 16.7%

Calcium 18.1% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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