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Pasta with Veggies and Creamy Pesto Sauce - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pasta with Veggies and Creamy Pesto Sauce Recipe

Pasta with Veggies and Creamy Pesto Sauce has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 45.5g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 10.4 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 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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Pasta with Veggies and Creamy Pesto Sauce has been given a composite ranking of 88, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A7175 IU143.5%
Vitamin C41.6 mg69.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.5 mg8.2%
Thiamin0.52 mg34.9%
Riboflavin0.38 mg22.6%
Niacin3.3 mg16.5%
Vitamin B60.23 mg11.6%
Folate176.8 mcg44.2%
Vitamin B120.19 mcg3.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.67 mg6.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium106 mg10.6%
Iron2.6 mg14.4%
Magnesium36.8 mg9.2%
Phosphorus125 mg12.5%
Potassium478.9 mg13.7%
Sodium502.9 mg21%
Zinc0.72 mg4.8%
Copper0.11 mg5.7%
Manganese0.3 mg15%
Selenium2.3 mcg3.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate45.5 g15.2%
Dietary Fiber5.4 g21.6%
Sugars4.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.4 g20.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.1 g20.2%
Saturated Fat1.6 g8%
Monounsaturated Fat8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.1 g 20.2%

Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1 mg 0.3%

Sodium 502.9 mg 21%

Total Carbohydrates 45.5 g 15.2%

Dietary Fiber 5.4 g21.6%

Sugars 4.3 g

Protein 10.4 g 20.8%

Vitamin A 143.5% Vitamin C 69.3%

Calcium 10.6% Iron 14.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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