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Quick and Easy Pasta Toss - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick and Easy Pasta Toss Recipe

Quick and Easy Pasta Toss has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 132.8g 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. With 42.2 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.

Moreover, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 gives a good yield of Iron at 7 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. 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 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 Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Quick and Easy Pasta Toss has been given a composite ranking of 82, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat39%
 Calories from Carbs47%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.48 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol23.5 mcg
Vitamin C7.6 mg12.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin D2.1 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.32 mg21.4%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.16 mg9.5%Top 30%High
Niacin2.3 mg11.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.16 mg8%Top 30%High
Folate74.9 mcg18.7%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid55.5 mcg
Vitamin B120.32 mcg5.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.16 mg1.6%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium83.1 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Iron1.1 mg6.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium25.1 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus113.8 mg11.4%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.16 mg0%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium88.6 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.8 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.16 mg8%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.32 mg16.1%Top 30%High
Selenium18.5 mcg26.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21.4 g7.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.8 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.5 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.8 g13.6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0.2 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.2 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0.2 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.2 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.2 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.8 g12.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1137 Calories from Fat 439

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 48.8 g 75.1%

Saturated Fat 15.3 g 76.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 66.3 mg 22.1%

Sodium 551 mg 23%

Total Carbohydrates 132.8 g 44.3%

Dietary Fiber 8.9 g35.6%

Sugars 11.5 g

Protein 42.2 g 84.4%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 78.3%

Calcium 51.7% Iron 38.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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