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Pasta with Watercress , Cherry Tomatoes and Feta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pasta with Watercress, Cherry Tomatoes, and Feta Recipe

Pasta with Watercress, Cherry Tomatoes, and Feta has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 43g 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 14.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable 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 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average 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 78, for Pasta with Watercress, Cherry Tomatoes, and Feta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat20%
 Calories from Carbs60%

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
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2945 IU58.9%
Vitamin C29.4 mg49%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.8 mg2.7%
Thiamin0.64 mg42.9%
Riboflavin0.51 mg30%
Niacin3.8 mg18.8%
Vitamin B60.21 mg10.3%
Folate181.6 mcg45.4%
Vitamin B120.32 mcg5.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.52 mg5.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium178 mg17.8%
Iron3.3 mg18.3%
Magnesium22.8 mg5.7%
Phosphorus112 mg11.2%
Potassium347 mg9.9%
Sodium261.9 mg10.9%
Zinc0.66 mg4.4%
Copper0.1 mg5.1%
Manganese0.22 mg10.8%
Selenium3.6 mcg5.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate43 g14.3%
Dietary Fiber5.1 g20.4%
Sugars2.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.5 g29%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.3 g9.7%
Saturated Fat2.9 g14.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.3 g 9.7%

Saturated Fat 2.9 g 14.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 16.7 mg 5.6%

Sodium 261.9 mg 10.9%

Total Carbohydrates 43 g 14.3%

Dietary Fiber 5.1 g20.4%

Sugars 2.1 g

Protein 14.5 g 29%

Vitamin A 58.9% Vitamin C 49%

Calcium 17.8% Iron 18.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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