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Orecchiette with Chickpeas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Orecchiette with Chickpeas Recipe

Orecchiette with Chickpeas has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 41g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 10 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 Orecchiette with Chickpeas, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs43%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3000 IU60%
Vitamin C12 mg20%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium480 mg13.7%
Sodium300 mg12.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate41 g13.7%
Dietary Fiber7 g28%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10 g20%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20 g30.8%
Saturated Fat3 g15%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20 g 30.8%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 300 mg 12.5%

Total Carbohydrates 41 g 13.7%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 10 g 20%

Vitamin A 60% Vitamin C 20%

Calcium 6% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Orecchiette-with-Chickpeas-242012 Embed Table:

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