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Pasta Night - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pasta Night Recipe

Pasta Night has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 51.5g 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 21.9 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.55 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. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Italian 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 63, for Pasta Night, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Iron
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A470 IU9.4%
Vitamin C5.3 mg8.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.16 mg0.53%
Thiamin0.5 mg33.2%
Riboflavin0.43 mg25%
Niacin7.3 mg36.4%
Vitamin B60.21 mg10.7%
Folate118 mcg29.5%
Vitamin B121.7 mcg27.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.38 mg3.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium38 mg3.8%
Iron4.6 mg25.3%
Magnesium16.4 mg4.1%
Phosphorus118 mg11.8%
Potassium342.1 mg9.8%
Sodium424.5 mg17.7%
Zinc2.9 mg19.6%
Copper0.1 mg4.8%
Manganese0.07 mg3.6%
Selenium14.8 mcg21.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate51.5 g17.2%
Dietary Fiber3.6 g14.4%
Sugars8.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21.9 g43.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.4 g26.8%
Saturated Fat5.9 g29.5%
Monounsaturated Fat6.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 463 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.4 g 26.8%

Saturated Fat 5.9 g 29.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 53.2 mg 17.7%

Sodium 424.5 mg 17.7%

Total Carbohydrates 51.5 g 17.2%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%

Sugars 8.9 g

Protein 21.9 g 43.8%

Vitamin A 9.4% Vitamin C 8.8%

Calcium 3.8% Iron 25.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=349616 Embed Table:

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