Spaghetti Squash with Paleo Meat Sauce has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 14.5g 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 17 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable 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.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.76 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
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 Spaghetti Squash with Paleo Meat Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 68% | |
Calories from Carbs | 15% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1800 IU | 36% | ||
Vitamin C | 49.2 mg | 82% | ||
Thiamin | 0.21 mg | 14% | ||
Niacin | 13.6 mg | 68% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.62 mg | 31% | ||
Folate | 100 mcg | 25% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 90 mg | 9% | ||
Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | ||
Magnesium | 72 mg | 18% | ||
Potassium | 684 mg | 19.5% | ||
Sodium | 167 mg | 7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 4.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12.8% | ||
Sugars | 2.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 17 g | 34% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 29.9 g | 46% | ||
Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 Calories from Fat 269
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.9 g 46%
Saturated Fat 7.6 g 38%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 52 mg 17.3%
Sodium 167 mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 14.5 g 4.8%
Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%
Sugars 2.3 g
Protein 17 g 34%
Vitamin A 36% Vitamin C 82%
Calcium 9% Iron 32%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 188
Protein 4.8 g | Carbs 14 g | Fat 13.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 140
Protein 5 g | Carbs 28 g | Fat 4.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 602
Protein 6.2 g | Carbs 88.1 g | Fat 26.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 533
Protein 28.9 g | Carbs 33.4 g | Fat 31.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 519
Protein 29.8 g | Carbs 48.1 g | Fat 24.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 347
Protein 28.9 g | Carbs 29.5 g | Fat 12.3 g