Quick and Easy Clam Sauce For Pasta Recipe
Quick and Easy Clam Sauce For Pasta has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 56.4g 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. With 34.8 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.
On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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. 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 a very 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 40, for Quick and Easy Clam Sauce For Pasta, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 22% | |
| Calories from Fat | 42% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 36% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Niacin
- Very high in Thiamin
- High in Iron
- Very high in Vitamin B12
- Very high in Folate
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.33 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Retinol | 116.3 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 3.6 mg | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 8.2 IU | 2% | Top 30% | High |
| Thiamin | 0.33 mg | 21.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 2 mg | 9.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
| Folate | 52.3 mcg | 13.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Folic Acid | 38.2 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 5.9 mcg | 98% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.33 mg | 3.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 60.5 mg | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Magnesium | 26.1 mg | 6.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Phosphorus | 172.5 mg | 17.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Potassium | 306.2 mg | 8.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Sodium | 102.3 mg | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 0.65 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0.33 mg | 16.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Selenium | 30.7 mcg | 43.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.95 g | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | |||
| Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0.3 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.4 g | 22.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 1 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 2.3 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Proline | 0.7 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.7 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 9.7 g | 14.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 27.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1.6 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 634 Calories from Fat 267
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.7 g 45.7%
Saturated Fat 16.8 g 84%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 179.1 mg 59.7%
Sodium 313.1 mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 56.4 g 18.8%
Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%
Sugars 3.5 g
Protein 34.8 g 69.6%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 18.3%
Calcium 18.5% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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