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Rotini and Squash parmesan Recipe

Rotini and Squash parmesan has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 56g 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 10.7 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".

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 83, for Rotini and Squash parmesan, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat13%
 Calories from Carbs73%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A360 IU7.2%
Vitamin C9.2 mg15.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.06 mg0.2%
Thiamin0.72 mg48.2%
Riboflavin0.37 mg22%
Niacin4.9 mg24.5%
Vitamin B60.11 mg5.3%
Folate154 mcg38.5%
Vitamin B120.04 mcg0.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.09 mg0.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium72 mg7.2%
Iron2.6 mg14.7%
Magnesium9.2 mg2.3%
Phosphorus36 mg3.6%
Potassium315.8 mg9%
Sodium333.3 mg13.9%
Zinc0.21 mg1.4%
Copper0.02 mg1.2%
Manganese0.08 mg4.1%
Selenium0.7 mcg1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate56 g18.7%
Dietary Fiber9 g36%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.7 g21.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.6 g7.1%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.6 g 7.1%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1.8 mg 0.6%

Sodium 333.3 mg 13.9%

Total Carbohydrates 56 g 18.7%

Dietary Fiber 9 g36%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 10.7 g 21.4%

Vitamin A 7.2% Vitamin C 15.3%

Calcium 7.2% Iron 14.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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Squash Parmesan

Per Serving | Calories 233
Protein 13.6 g | Carbs 28.1 g | Fat 8.5 g