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Rocky Mountain 3 Cheese Rotini - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Rocky Mountain 3 Cheese Rotini Recipe

Rocky Mountain 3 Cheese Rotini has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 69.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 31.8 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 43, for Rocky Mountain 3 Cheese Rotini, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.33 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol93 mcg
Vitamin C4.7 mg7.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D26.2 IU6.6%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.33 mg22.1%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.33 mg19.5%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2 mg10%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate59.1 mcg14.8%Top 30%High
Folic Acid45.5 mcg
Vitamin B120.66 mcg11.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.33 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium218.9 mg21.9%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.3 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Magnesium24.9 mg6.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus193.4 mg19.3%Top 30%High
Potassium150.2 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium255.5 mg10.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.3 mg8.9%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.33 mg16.6%Top 30%High
Selenium18.6 mcg26.6%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.2 g7.7%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3.3 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.7 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.6 g21.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid2.7 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.5 g16.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat6.2 g31.1%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 696 Calories from Fat 284

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 31.6 g 48.6%

Saturated Fat 18.7 g 93.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 93.3 mg 31.1%

Sodium 769.2 mg 32.1%

Total Carbohydrates 69.9 g 23.3%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 9.9 g

Protein 31.8 g 63.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 23.3%

Calcium 65.9% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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