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Asparagus Cream Cheese Fettuccini Recipe

Asparagus Cream Cheese Fettuccini has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 50.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 12.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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 average PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Asparagus Cream Cheese Fettuccini has been given a composite ranking of 61, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat22%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A283 IU5.7%Top 30%High
Retinol8.9 mcg
Vitamin C8.1 mg13.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0.74 mg49.4%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3 mg14.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate166.7 mcg41.7%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid100 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.74 mg7.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium19.3 mg1.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron3 mg16.5%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium50.4 mg12.6%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus161.5 mg16.1%Top 30%High
Potassium223.7 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Sodium50.6 mg2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1.5 mg9.9%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.74 mg37%Top 10%Very High
Selenium1.5 mcg2.1%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate37.5 g12.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber0.81 g3.3%Mid 40%Average
Starch0 g
Sugars0.2 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.1 g18.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.9 g9.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.52 g2.6%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water46.7 g
Ash0.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8 g 12.3%

Saturated Fat 0.7 g 3.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 63.8 mg 21.3%

Sodium 68.3 mg 2.8%

Total Carbohydrates 50.6 g 16.9%

Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.4%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 12.3 g 24.6%

Vitamin A 7.6% Vitamin C 18.3%

Calcium 2.6% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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