Penne and Cheese Gratin has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 65g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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 21.7 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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 high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to French cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 50, for Penne and Cheese Gratin, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 43% | |
Calories from Carbs | 43% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 0.37 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 80.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 16.5 mg | 27.5% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 7.3 IU | 1.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0.73 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 30.4 mcg | 7.6% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 1.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.37 mcg | 6.1% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.37 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 171.8 mg | 17.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.73 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 42.1 mg | 10.5% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 186.4 mg | 18.6% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 191.2 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 179 mg | 7.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.37 mg | 18.3% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 6.2 mcg | 8.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 23.8 g | 7.9% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 14.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 0.6 g | |||
Glucose | 0.4 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.4 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 7.9 g | 15.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.4 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.8 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0.7 mg | |||
Serine | 0.4 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 10.6 g | 16.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 31.5% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.5 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 594 Calories from Fat 260
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.9 g 44.5%
Saturated Fat 17.2 g 86%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 81 mg 27%
Sodium 488.7 mg 20.4%
Total Carbohydrates 65 g 21.7%
Dietary Fiber 9.8 g39.2%
Sugars 1.7 g
Protein 21.7 g 43.4%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 75%
Calcium 46.9% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 108
Protein 10 g | Carbs 5.4 g | Fat 5.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 158
Protein 5.5 g | Carbs 2.18 g | Fat 14.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 192
Protein 7.7 g | Carbs 14.7 g | Fat 11.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 101
Protein 9.2 g | Carbs 6 g | Fat 4.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 162
Protein 6.9 g | Carbs 25.8 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 42
Protein 0.98 g | Carbs 5.2 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 101
Protein 2.9 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 4.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 502
Protein 9.1 g | Carbs 29.1 g | Fat 44.8 g