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Whole-Grain Penne With Walnuts , Caramelized Onions and Ricotta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Whole-Grain Penne With Walnuts, Caramelized Onions, and Ricotta Recipe

Whole-Grain Penne With Walnuts, Caramelized Onions, and Ricotta has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 41.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 10.2 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 average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 89, for Whole-Grain Penne With Walnuts, Caramelized Onions, and Ricotta, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs38%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A244.9 IU4.9%Top 30%High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C8.5 mg14.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.1 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate40.9 mcg10.2%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.57 mg5.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40.3 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.7 mg9.5%Top 30%High
Magnesium59.1 mg14.8%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus120.5 mg12%Mid 40%Average
Potassium208 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium335.6 mg14%Top 30%High
Zinc1.1 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Copper0.57 mg28.4%Top 10%Very High
Manganese1.1 mg56.8%Top 10%Very High
Selenium1.1 mcg1.6%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.4 g7.8%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3.6 g14.3%Top 10%Very High
Starch0 g
Sugars3 g
Sucrose1.1 mg
Glucose1.1 mg
Fructose0.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.8 g11.6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.6 g22.5%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat1.6 g8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat7.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water54.5 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 411 Calories from Fat 231

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25.7 g 39.5%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 590.7 mg 24.6%

Total Carbohydrates 41.1 g 13.7%

Dietary Fiber 6.3 g25.2%

Sugars 5.2 g

Protein 10.2 g 20.4%

Vitamin A 8.6% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 7.1% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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