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Creamy Parmesan Orzo 1 Recipe

Creamy Parmesan Orzo 1 has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 32.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 9.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and average 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 69, for Creamy Parmesan Orzo 1, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Thiamin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A205 IU4.1%
Vitamin C0.36 mg0.6%
Vitamin D2 IU0.5%
Vitamin E0.4 mg1.3%
Thiamin0.43 mg28.8%
Riboflavin0.24 mg14%
Niacin2.7 mg13.4%
Vitamin B60.02 mg0.8%
Folate95.2 mcg23.8%
Vitamin B120.09 mcg1.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.07 mg0.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium91 mg9.1%
Iron2 mg11.2%
Magnesium26.8 mg6.7%
Phosphorus100 mg10%
Potassium175.4 mg5%
Sodium323 mg13.5%
Zinc0.77 mg5.1%
Copper0.13 mg6.3%
Manganese0.78 mg39.2%
Selenium1.7 mcg2.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate32.7 g10.9%
Dietary Fiber1.9 g7.6%
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.8 g19.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.4 g17.5%
Saturated Fat3.4 g17%
Monounsaturated Fat2.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.4 g 17.5%

Saturated Fat 3.4 g 17%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 12.4 mg 4.1%

Sodium 323 mg 13.5%

Total Carbohydrates 32.7 g 10.9%

Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 9.8 g 19.6%

Vitamin A 4.1% Vitamin C 0.6%

Calcium 9.1% Iron 11.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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