Whole Wheat Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Fontina 1 Recipe

Whole Wheat Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Fontina 1 has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

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.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 3.8 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Whole Wheat Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Fontina 1 has been given a composite ranking of 71, and in moderation.