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Quick and tasty pasta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick and tasty pasta Recipe

Quick and tasty pasta has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 34.9g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 16.5 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 average 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".

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.

It belongs to Italian cuisine. 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 62, for Quick and tasty pasta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat20%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C0.36 mg0.6%
Vitamin D12 IU3%
Vitamin E0.02 mg0.07%
Thiamin0.42 mg28.2%
Riboflavin0.26 mg15.5%
Niacin2.9 mg14.7%
Vitamin B60.02 mg0.9%
Folate126.8 mcg31.7%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.23 mg2.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium16 mg1.6%
Iron2.2 mg12.1%
Magnesium1.6 mg0.4%
Phosphorus13 mg1.3%
Potassium215.5 mg6.2%
Sodium449 mg18.7%
Zinc0.08 mg0.5%
Copper0.05 mg2.5%
Manganese0.01 mg0.4%
Selenium1.4 mcg2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate34.9 g11.6%
Dietary Fiber4.6 g18.4%
Sugars2.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.5 g33%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.8 g8.9%
Saturated Fat2.3 g11.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.8 g 8.9%

Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 19.4 mg 6.5%

Sodium 449 mg 18.7%

Total Carbohydrates 34.9 g 11.6%

Dietary Fiber 4.6 g18.4%

Sugars 2.5 g

Protein 16.5 g 33%

Vitamin A Vitamin C 0.6%

Calcium 1.6% Iron 12.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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