Whole Wheat Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Feta, Parmesan & Basil Recipe

Whole Wheat Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Feta, Parmesan & Basil has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 49.5g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 12.9 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable 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".

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.

It belongs to Greek cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Whole Wheat Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Feta, Parmesan & Basil has been given a composite ranking of 71, and in moderation.