VT's Whole Wheat Shells with Green Vegetables and Feta has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 45.5g 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 13.4 gms of protein, it is 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".
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 average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 85, for VT's Whole Wheat Shells with Green Vegetables and Feta, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 21% | |
Calories from Carbs | 61% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1785 IU | 35.7% | ||
Vitamin C | 21.4 mg | 35.7% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 2.4 mg | 7.9% | ||
Thiamin | 0.26 mg | 17.2% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.29 mg | 17.1% | ||
Niacin | 2 mg | 10% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 12.3% | ||
Folate | 157.6 mcg | 39.4% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.24 mcg | 4% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.38 mg | 3.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 134 mg | 13.4% | ||
Iron | 3.6 mg | 19.9% | ||
Magnesium | 36 mg | 9% | ||
Phosphorus | 138 mg | 13.8% | ||
Potassium | 375.8 mg | 10.7% | ||
Sodium | 201.2 mg | 8.4% | ||
Zinc | 1.2 mg | 8.2% | ||
Copper | 0.25 mg | 12.3% | ||
Manganese | 0.49 mg | 24.7% | ||
Selenium | 5 mcg | 7.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 45.5 g | 15.2% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 10 g | 40% | ||
Sugars | 3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 13.4 g | 26.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 7.1 g | 10.9% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.1 g 10.9%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 12.6 mg 4.2%
Sodium 201.2 mg 8.4%
Total Carbohydrates 45.5 g 15.2%
Dietary Fiber 10 g40%
Sugars 3 g
Protein 13.4 g 26.8%
Vitamin A 35.7% Vitamin C 35.7%
Calcium 13.4% Iron 19.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 190
Protein 7.5 g | Carbs 34.4 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 189
Protein 18.1 g | Carbs 19 g | Fat 4.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 261
Protein 14.5 g | Carbs 27.3 g | Fat 12.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 257
Protein 6.9 g | Carbs 30.3 g | Fat 13.7 g