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Mediterranean Chicken and Pasta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mediterranean Chicken and Pasta Recipe

Mediterranean Chicken and Pasta has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 55.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 20 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 10.69 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mediterranean 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 62, for Mediterranean Chicken and Pasta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Iron
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A515 IU10.3%
Vitamin C2.4 mg4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0.45 mg30%
Riboflavin0.26 mg15%
Niacin4 mg20%
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate100 mcg25%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium103 mg10.3%
Iron10.7 mg59.4%
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Potassium0 mg
Sodium702.4 mg29.3%
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate55.4 g18.5%
Dietary Fiber3.3 g13.2%
Sugars8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20 g40%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.7 g24.2%
Saturated Fat3.2 g16%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 456 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.7 g 24.2%

Saturated Fat 3.2 g 16%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 31 mg 10.3%

Sodium 702.4 mg 29.3%

Total Carbohydrates 55.4 g 18.5%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 8 g

Protein 20 g 40%

Vitamin A 10.3% Vitamin C 4%

Calcium 10.3% Iron 59.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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