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Mexican Pasta skillet - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Pasta skillet Recipe

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

The food contains 28.2g 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 21.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 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 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 44, for Mexican Pasta skillet, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein33%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A330 IU6.6%
Vitamin C16.1 mg26.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.68 mg2.3%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.9%
Riboflavin0.04 mg2.6%
Niacin0.76 mg3.8%
Vitamin B60.15 mg7.5%
Folate14 mcg3.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.23 mg2.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium23 mg2.3%
Iron1.9 mg10.3%
Magnesium15.6 mg3.9%
Phosphorus29 mg2.9%
Potassium242.7 mg6.9%
Sodium587.4 mg24.5%
Zinc0.21 mg1.4%
Copper0.11 mg5.7%
Manganese0.16 mg8.1%
Selenium0.56 mcg0.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate28.2 g9.4%
Dietary Fiber3.6 g14.4%
Sugars4.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21.1 g42.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.4 g9.8%
Saturated Fat2.4 g12%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.4 g 9.8%

Saturated Fat 2.4 g 12%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 46.7 mg 15.6%

Sodium 587.4 mg 24.5%

Total Carbohydrates 28.2 g 9.4%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%

Sugars 4.5 g

Protein 21.1 g 42.2%

Vitamin A 6.6% Vitamin C 26.9%

Calcium 2.3% Iron 10.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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