Penne with Grilled Eggplant and Radicchio Sauce has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 89g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 24 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 very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
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 73, for Penne with Grilled Eggplant and Radicchio Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 13% | |
Calories from Fat | 41% | |
Calories from Carbs | 46% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 24 IU | 0.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 140 mg | 14% | ||
Iron | 5 mg | 27.8% | ||
Potassium | 1000 mg | 28.6% | ||
Sodium | 195 mg | 8.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 89 g | 29.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 12 g | 48% | ||
Sugars | 12 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 24 g | 48% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 35 g | 53.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 10 g | 50% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 760 Calories from Fat 312
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35 g 53.8%
Saturated Fat 10 g 50%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 20 mg 6.7%
Sodium 195 mg 8.1%
Total Carbohydrates 89 g 29.7%
Dietary Fiber 12 g48%
Sugars 12 g
Protein 24 g 48%
Vitamin A 0.5% Vitamin C
Calcium 14% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 124
Protein 3.9 g | Carbs 14.5 g | Fat 5.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 378
Protein 13.6 g | Carbs 61.1 g | Fat 9.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 525
Protein 18 g | Carbs 87 g | Fat 9 g
Per Serving | Calories 622
Protein 32 g | Carbs 68 g | Fat 24 g
Per Serving | Calories 336
Protein 18 g | Carbs 39 g | Fat 13 g
Per Serving | Calories 256
Protein 42 g | Carbs 7 g | Fat 7 g
Per Serving | Calories 671
Protein 11 g | Carbs 108 g | Fat 20 g
Per Serving | Calories 391
Protein 15 g | Carbs 26 g | Fat 25 g