Penne with Creamy Sundried Tomato Sauce with Grilled Chicken Recipe
Penne with Creamy Sundried Tomato Sauce with Grilled Chicken has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Riboflavin.
The food contains 30.2g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 42.7 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.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and average 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 45, for Penne with Creamy Sundried Tomato Sauce with Grilled Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 25% | |
| Calories from Fat | 57% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 18% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Riboflavin
- Very high in Calcium
- Very low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 975 IU | 19.5% | ||
| Vitamin C | 8.1 mg | 13.5% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 0.42 mg | 1.4% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.14 mg | 9.1% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.4 mg | 23.5% | ||
| Niacin | 1.5 mg | 7.4% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 8.5% | ||
| Folate | 24.4 mcg | 6.1% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7 mcg | 11.6% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.82 mg | 8.2% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 383 mg | 38.3% | ||
| Iron | 3 mg | 16.8% | ||
| Magnesium | 52.4 mg | 13.1% | ||
| Phosphorus | 318 mg | 31.8% | ||
| Potassium | 718.2 mg | 20.5% | ||
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
| Zinc | 1.9 mg | 12.8% | ||
| Copper | 0.24 mg | 12.1% | ||
| Manganese | 0.41 mg | 20.5% | ||
| Selenium | 13.9 mcg | 19.9% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 10.1% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8.8% | ||
| Sugars | 5.5 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85.4% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 42.6 g | 65.5% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.9 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 665 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42.6 g 65.5%
Saturated Fat 18.5 g 92.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 146.1 mg 48.7%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 30.2 g 10.1%
Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%
Sugars 5.5 g
Protein 42.7 g 85.4%
Vitamin A 19.5% Vitamin C 13.5%
Calcium 38.3% Iron 16.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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