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.
Calories from Protein | 33% | |
Calories from Fat | 23% | |
Calories from Carbs | 44% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 330 IU | 6.6% | ||
Vitamin C | 16.1 mg | 26.9% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.68 mg | 2.3% | ||
Thiamin | 0.04 mg | 2.9% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.04 mg | 2.6% | ||
Niacin | 0.76 mg | 3.8% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 7.5% | ||
Folate | 14 mcg | 3.5% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.23 mg | 2.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 23 mg | 2.3% | ||
Iron | 1.9 mg | 10.3% | ||
Magnesium | 15.6 mg | 3.9% | ||
Phosphorus | 29 mg | 2.9% | ||
Potassium | 242.7 mg | 6.9% | ||
Sodium | 587.4 mg | 24.5% | ||
Zinc | 0.21 mg | 1.4% | ||
Copper | 0.11 mg | 5.7% | ||
Manganese | 0.16 mg | 8.1% | ||
Selenium | 0.56 mcg | 0.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 28.2 g | 9.4% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 14.4% | ||
Sugars | 4.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 21.1 g | 42.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 6.4 g | 9.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g |
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
Per Serving | Calories 358
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 59.5 g | Fat 9.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 361
Protein 24.3 g | Carbs 55.5 g | Fat 5.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 589
Protein 41.1 g | Carbs 48.4 g | Fat 24.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 351
Protein 17.7 g | Carbs 49.9 g | Fat 10.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 188
Protein 26 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 9 g
Per Serving | Calories 289
Protein 37.3 g | Carbs 20.9 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 457
Protein 27.9 g | Carbs 28.4 g | Fat 24.7 g