Mexican Spaghetti 4 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Niacin and Folate.
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It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a 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 31, for Mexican Spaghetti 4, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 43% | |
Calories from Carbs | 34% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 479.8 IU | 9.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 4.9 mg | 8.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 2 IU | 0.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 3.4 mg | 17.2% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 47.3 mcg | 11.8% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 28.1 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.99 mcg | 16.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.49 mg | 4.9% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 127.1 mg | 12.7% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 2 mg | 10.9% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 24.1 mg | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 314.8 mg | 31.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 338.4 mg | 9.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 685.8 mg | 28.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 2.5 mg | 16.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 15.8 mcg | 22.5% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 21 g | 7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 5 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.5 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 14.3 g | 28.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.5 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 11.6 g | 17.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26.4% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 3 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 Calories from Fat 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.6 g 36.3%
Saturated Fat 10.7 g 53.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 88 mg 29.3%
Sodium 1392.1 mg 58%
Total Carbohydrates 42.6 g 14.2%
Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%
Sugars 10.2 g
Protein 29.1 g 58.2%
Vitamin A 19.5% Vitamin C 16.7%
Calcium 25.8% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 213
Protein 3.6 g | Carbs 21 g | Fat 11.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 100
Protein 9.3 g | Carbs 10.9 g | Fat 2 g
Per Serving | Calories 179
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 35.5 g | Fat 0.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 213
Protein 3.6 g | Carbs 21 g | Fat 11.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 181
Protein 11.1 g | Carbs 16.6 g | Fat 7.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 199
Protein 11.7 g | Carbs 18.5 g | Fat 8.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 161
Protein 11.7 g | Carbs 6.4 g | Fat 9.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 6.3 g | Carbs 34.6 g | Fat 11.6 g