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Ricotta Spaghetti - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Ricotta Spaghetti Recipe

Ricotta Spaghetti has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 44.7g 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 12.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.78 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.

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 72, for Ricotta Spaghetti, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs66%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Thiamin0.89 mg59%
Niacin10.4 mg52%
Vitamin B60.12 mg6%
Folate312 mcg78%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium180 mg18%
Iron3.8 mg21%
Magnesium52 mg13%
Potassium183 mg5.2%
Sodium145 mg6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate44.7 g14.9%
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.2%
Sugars1.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.8 g25.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.6 g7.1%
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275 Calories from Fat 41

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.6 g 7.1%

Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 14 mg 4.7%

Sodium 145 mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 44.7 g 14.9%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 1.7 g

Protein 12.8 g 25.6%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 18% Iron 21%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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