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Spaghetti With Creamy Spinach and Tarragon - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spaghetti With Creamy Spinach and Tarragon Recipe

Spaghetti With Creamy Spinach and Tarragon has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 69g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 18.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 5 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 high 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Spaghetti With Creamy Spinach and Tarragon has been given a composite ranking of 44, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs51%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3.2 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol85.9 mcg
Vitamin C11.4 mg18.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin D6.4 IU1.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.45 mg30.3%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.45 mg26.7%Top 10%Very High
Niacin3.2 mg15.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate162.3 mcg40.6%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid85 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.45 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium97.3 mg9.7%Top 30%High
Iron2.3 mg12.6%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium51.4 mg12.8%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus131.4 mg13.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium323.2 mg9.2%Top 10%Very High
Sodium336.9 mg14%Top 30%High
Zinc0.91 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.91 mg45.5%Top 10%Very High
Selenium25.9 mcg37%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.4 g10.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8.5%Top 30%High
Starch24.5 g
Sugars1 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.9 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.5 g17%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.8 g15%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat5.8 g29.1%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water48.6 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 542 Calories from Fat 194

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.5 g 33.1%

Saturated Fat 12.8 g 64%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 59.7 mg 19.9%

Sodium 741.1 mg 30.9%

Total Carbohydrates 69 g 23%

Dietary Fiber 4.7 g18.8%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 18.7 g 37.4%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 41.7%

Calcium 21.4% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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