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quick and easy Spaghetti squash - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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quick and easy Spaghetti squash Recipe

quick and easy Spaghetti squash has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.

The food contains 23g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 14.7 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 low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low 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 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 63, for quick and easy Spaghetti squash, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein34%
 Calories from Fat13%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A845 IU16.9%
Vitamin C14.4 mg24%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.22 mg0.73%
Thiamin0.06 mg4.1%
Riboflavin0.05 mg3.1%
Niacin1.3 mg6.4%
Vitamin B60.16 mg7.9%
Folate12.8 mcg3.2%
Vitamin B120.07 mcg1.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.58 mg5.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium361 mg36.1%
Iron2.4 mg13.2%
Magnesium19.6 mg4.9%
Phosphorus62 mg6.2%
Potassium576.7 mg16.5%
Sodium973 mg40.5%
Zinc0.47 mg3.1%
Copper0.06 mg2.8%
Manganese0.17 mg8.5%
Selenium1.8 mcg2.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23 g7.7%
Dietary Fiber5.2 g20.8%
Sugars8.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.7 g29.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.4 g3.7%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.4 g 3.7%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 973 mg 40.5%

Total Carbohydrates 23 g 7.7%

Dietary Fiber 5.2 g20.8%

Sugars 8.9 g

Protein 14.7 g 29.4%

Vitamin A 16.9% Vitamin C 24%

Calcium 36.1% Iron 13.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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