Spinach and Chicken Pasta Recipe
Spinach and Chicken Pasta has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 36g 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 35.8 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.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low 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".
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. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 75, for Spinach and Chicken Pasta, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 42% | |
| Calories from Fat | 16% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 42% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Vitamin A
- High in Riboflavin
- High in Thiamin
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1915 IU | 38.3% | ||
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 16.7% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 0.82 mg | 2.7% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.44 mg | 29.5% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.35 mg | 20.7% | ||
| Niacin | 16.2 mg | 81.1% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.93 mg | 46.5% | ||
| Folate | 122.8 mcg | 30.7% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52 mcg | 8.6% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1 mg | 10.4% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 117 mg | 11.7% | ||
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 17.6% | ||
| Magnesium | 57.6 mg | 14.4% | ||
| Phosphorus | 315 mg | 31.5% | ||
| Potassium | 533.1 mg | 15.2% | ||
| Sodium | 183 mg | 7.6% | ||
| Zinc | 1.5 mg | 9.7% | ||
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 5.5% | ||
| Manganese | 0.31 mg | 15.5% | ||
| Selenium | 25 mcg | 35.7% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 36 g | 12% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g | 24% | ||
| Sugars | 2.2 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35.8 g | 71.6% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6.2 g | 9.5% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.2 g 9.5%
Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 72 mg 24%
Sodium 183 mg 7.6%
Total Carbohydrates 36 g 12%
Dietary Fiber 6 g24%
Sugars 2.2 g
Protein 35.8 g 71.6%
Vitamin A 38.3% Vitamin C 16.7%
Calcium 11.7% Iron 17.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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