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Sunshine Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Sunshine Pasta Salad Recipe

Sunshine Pasta Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 33.3g 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. With 6.7 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 low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low 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.

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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. 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 93, for Sunshine Pasta Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat4%
 Calories from Carbs80%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.42 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C15.2 mg25.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.3 mg6.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate58.6 mcg14.7%Top 30%High
Folic Acid26.2 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium19 mg1.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.84 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23.2 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus53.2 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Potassium240.5 mg6.9%Top 30%High
Sodium145.1 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.42 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.42 mg21.1%Top 30%High
Selenium7.6 mcg10.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.1 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.2 g8.9%Top 30%High
Sugars2.1 g
Glucose0.8 mg
Fructose0.8 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.8 g5.7%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.34 g0.52%Bottom 10%Very Low
Saturated Fat0.04 g0.21%Bottom 10%Very Low
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 159 Calories from Fat 7

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.8 g 1.2%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 343.9 mg 14.3%

Total Carbohydrates 33.3 g 11.1%

Dietary Fiber 5.3 g21.2%

Sugars 4.9 g

Protein 6.7 g 13.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 60%

Calcium 4.5% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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