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Rigatoni with Spinach and Blue Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Rigatoni with Spinach and Blue Cheese Recipe

Rigatoni with Spinach and Blue Cheese has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 5 gms of protein, it is average 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable 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 74, for Rigatoni with Spinach and Blue Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat62%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3000 IU60%
Vitamin C15 mg25%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium350 mg10%
Sodium210 mg8.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6 g2%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g10%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8 g12.3%
Saturated Fat3 g15%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120 Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8 g 12.3%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 210 mg 8.8%

Total Carbohydrates 6 g 2%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 5 g 10%

Vitamin A 60% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 10% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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