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Pasta with Clams - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pasta with Clams Recipe

Pasta with Clams has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin C.

The food contains 83g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 52 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the very 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 high in saturated fats and low in trans 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 37.8 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 high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

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 68, for Pasta with Clams, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs34%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A300 IU6%
Vitamin C36 mg60%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium150 mg15%
Iron37.8 mg210%
Potassium1060 mg30.3%
Sodium890 mg37.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate83 g27.7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein52 g104%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat50 g76.9%
Saturated Fat10 g50%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 990 Calories from Fat 450

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 50 g 76.9%

Saturated Fat 10 g 50%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 105 mg 35%

Sodium 890 mg 37.1%

Total Carbohydrates 83 g 27.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 52 g 104%

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 60%

Calcium 15% Iron 210%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pasta-with-Clams-105119 Embed Table:

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