Spicy Greens and pasta Recipe
Spicy Greens and pasta has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 46.2g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.6 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's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
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 4.34 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Italian cuisine. 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 88, for Spicy Greens and pasta, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 12% | |
| Calories from Fat | 17% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 72% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Vitamin A
- High in Vitamin C
- Very low in Cholesterol
- Low in Saturated Fat
- High in Dietary Fiber
- High in Iron
Why this is bad for you
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5010 IU | 100.2% | ||
| Vitamin C | 12.3 mg | 20.5% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg | 2.7% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.03 mg | 1.9% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.07 mg | 4.3% | ||
| Niacin | 1.2 mg | 6.2% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 4.8% | ||
| Folate | 34.4 mcg | 8.6% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08 mcg | 1.4% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.08 mg | 0.8% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 97 mg | 9.7% | ||
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24.1% | ||
| Magnesium | 14.8 mg | 3.7% | ||
| Phosphorus | 42 mg | 4.2% | ||
| Potassium | 195 mg | 5.6% | ||
| Sodium | 196.8 mg | 8.2% | ||
| Zinc | 0.24 mg | 1.6% | ||
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 3.7% | ||
| Manganese | 0.41 mg | 20.7% | ||
| Selenium | 2 mcg | 2.8% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 15.4% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 25.2% | ||
| Sugars | 0.5 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15.2% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 7.4% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.8 g 7.4%
Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0.8 mg 0.27%
Sodium 196.8 mg 8.2%
Total Carbohydrates 46.2 g 15.4%
Dietary Fiber 6.3 g25.2%
Sugars 0.5 g
Protein 7.6 g 15.2%
Vitamin A 100.2% Vitamin C 20.5%
Calcium 9.7% Iron 24.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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