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Zucchini Fusilli - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Zucchini Fusilli Recipe

Zucchini Fusilli has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 48g 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 15 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans 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.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Zucchini Fusilli has been given a composite ranking of 65, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C27 mg45%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium200 mg20%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium550 mg15.7%
Sodium450 mg18.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate48 g16%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15 g30%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15 g23.1%
Saturated Fat5 g25%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380 Calories from Fat 130

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15 g 23.1%

Saturated Fat 5 g 25%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 20 mg 6.7%

Sodium 450 mg 18.8%

Total Carbohydrates 48 g 16%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 15 g 30%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 45%

Calcium 20% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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