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Pink and Green Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pink and Green Pasta Salad Recipe

Pink and Green Pasta Salad has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 41.5g 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. With 7.4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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

Based on the composite nutritive standing Pink and Green Pasta Salad has been given a composite ranking of 86, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs41%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A270.1 IU5.4%Top 30%High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C17.9 mg29.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3 mg14.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate117.2 mcg29.3%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid76.1 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.75 mg7.5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium17.2 mg1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.5 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Magnesium32.8 mg8.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus91 mg9.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium299.3 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Sodium25.1 mg1%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.75 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.75 mg37.3%Top 10%Very High
Selenium22.4 mcg32%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31 g10.3%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3.8 g15.2%Top 10%Very High
Sugars1.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.7 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.5 g11%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid1.5 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17 g26.2%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat2.4 g11.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat11.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 393 Calories from Fat 205

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22.8 g 35.1%

Saturated Fat 3.2 g 16%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.9 mg 0.3%

Sodium 33.6 mg 1.4%

Total Carbohydrates 41.5 g 13.8%

Dietary Fiber 5.1 g20.4%

Sugars 2.1 g

Protein 7.4 g 14.8%

Vitamin A 7.2% Vitamin C 40%

Calcium 2.3% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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