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Mexican Pasta 4 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Pasta 4 Recipe

Mexican Pasta 4 has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 81.2g 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 38.5 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.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 5 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 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. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican 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 81, for Mexican Pasta 4, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.23 IU0%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol16 mcg
Vitamin C4.6 mg7.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.2 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.23 mg15.5%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.23 mg13.6%Top 10%Very High
Niacin3 mg15.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.23 mg11.6%Top 30%High
Folate42 mcg10.5%Top 30%High
Folic Acid20.4 mcg
Vitamin B120.93 mcg15.5%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.46 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium85.8 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Iron1.2 mg6.4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium15.8 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus146.2 mg14.6%Top 30%High
Potassium217.4 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium200.4 mg8.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.7 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium10.2 mcg14.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18.8 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.5 g9.8%Top 30%High
Starch0 g
Sugars1.3 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.9 g17.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.2 mg
Leucine0.2 mg
Lysine0.2 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.2 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.2 mg
Glutamic Acid0.5 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.7 g11.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.3 g11.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water63.8 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 763 Calories from Fat 300

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 33.3 g 51.2%

Saturated Fat 9.8 g 49%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 65.4 mg 21.8%

Sodium 863.8 mg 36%

Total Carbohydrates 81.2 g 27.1%

Dietary Fiber 10.6 g42.4%

Sugars 5.8 g

Protein 38.5 g 77%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 33.3%

Calcium 37% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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