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Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad Recipe

Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 32g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. 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 Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A400 IU8%
Vitamin C18 mg30%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium560 mg16%
Sodium520 mg21.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate32 g10.7%
Dietary Fiber6 g24%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9 g18%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8 g12.3%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230 Calories from Fat 70

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8 g 12.3%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 15 mg 5%

Sodium 520 mg 21.7%

Total Carbohydrates 32 g 10.7%

Dietary Fiber 6 g24%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 9 g 18%

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 6% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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