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Ricotta Pantesca - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Ricotta Pantesca Recipe

Ricotta Pantesca has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.

The food contains 40g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and high 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 high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 21 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

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 very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 16, for Ricotta Pantesca, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C48 mg80%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium700 mg70%
Iron0 mg
Potassium1120 mg32%
Sodium2040 mg85%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate40 g13.3%
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars35 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21 g42%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10 g15.4%
Saturated Fat5 g25%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10 g 15.4%

Saturated Fat 5 g 25%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 40 mg 13.3%

Sodium 2040 mg 85%

Total Carbohydrates 40 g 13.3%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 35 g

Protein 21 g 42%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 80%

Calcium 70% Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Ricotta-Pantesca-13806 Embed Table:

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