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Our Pesto Cavatappi Variation - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Our Pesto Cavatappi Variation Recipe

Our Pesto Cavatappi Variation has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 36.9g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 12 gms of protein, it is high 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. 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Italian cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 52, for Our Pesto Cavatappi Variation, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A295 IU5.9%
Vitamin C0.06 mg0.1%
Vitamin D3.6 IU0.9%
Vitamin E0.12 mg0.4%
Thiamin0.01 mg0.4%
Riboflavin0.05 mg2.8%
Niacin0.04 mg0.2%
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.7%
Folate1.2 mcg0.3%
Vitamin B120.15 mcg2.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.07 mg0.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium203 mg20.3%
Iron0.23 mg1.3%
Magnesium6.4 mg1.6%
Phosphorus86 mg8.6%
Potassium23.1 mg0.7%
Sodium357.4 mg14.9%
Zinc0.35 mg2.3%
Copper0.01 mg0.3%
Manganese0.04 mg2.2%
Selenium2.7 mcg3.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate36.9 g12.3%
Dietary Fiber2.2 g8.8%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12 g24%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.2 g21.8%
Saturated Fat5.4 g27%
Monounsaturated Fat1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 326 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.2 g 21.8%

Saturated Fat 5.4 g 27%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 23.7 mg 7.9%

Sodium 357.4 mg 14.9%

Total Carbohydrates 36.9 g 12.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 12 g 24%

Vitamin A 5.9% Vitamin C 0.1%

Calcium 20.3% Iron 1.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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