Velveeta Spicy Chicken Pasta has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin A.
The food contains 26.2g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 17.3 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'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 a low 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 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 34, for Velveeta Spicy Chicken Pasta, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 44% | |
Calories from Carbs | 34% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1015 IU | 20.3% | ||
Vitamin C | 5 mg | 8.3% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.06 mg | 0.2% | ||
Thiamin | 0.16 mg | 10.8% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.12 mg | 7.3% | ||
Niacin | 2.2 mg | 11.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 7.4% | ||
Folate | 46.8 mcg | 11.7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.11 mcg | 1.8% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.34 mg | 3.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 456 mg | 45.6% | ||
Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.7% | ||
Magnesium | 22.8 mg | 5.7% | ||
Phosphorus | 73 mg | 7.3% | ||
Potassium | 129.6 mg | 3.7% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 0.59 mg | 3.9% | ||
Copper | 0.16 mg | 7.9% | ||
Manganese | 0.26 mg | 12.9% | ||
Selenium | 2.5 mcg | 3.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 26.2 g | 8.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 4.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 17.3 g | 34.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 15.1 g | 23.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 8 g | 40% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.1 g 23.2%
Saturated Fat 8 g 40%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 71.1 mg 23.7%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 26.2 g 8.7%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 4.6 g
Protein 17.3 g 34.6%
Vitamin A 20.3% Vitamin C 8.3%
Calcium 45.6% Iron 6.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 135
Protein 9 g | Carbs 9.8 g | Fat 6.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 262
Protein 19.9 g | Carbs 28.3 g | Fat 6.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 313
Protein 16.6 g | Carbs 23.7 g | Fat 16.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 126
Protein 6.8 g | Carbs 16.1 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 183
Protein 10.5 g | Carbs 28.6 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 239
Protein 19 g | Carbs 35.2 g | Fat 3.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 250
Protein 26.4 g | Carbs 27 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 268
Protein 31.1 g | Carbs 17.7 g | Fat 7.7 g