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Nutritional Profile of Pasta With Cream Sauce (Home Recipe)
We got 54 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Pasta With Cream Sauce (Home Recipe).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 14 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes) shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks decently (Top 100) for 11 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Lauric Acid (12:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Retinol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Pasta With Cream Sauce (Home Recipe)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Pasta With Cream Sauce (Home Recipe)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Pasta With Cream Sauce (Home Recipe)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Pasta With Cream Sauce (Home Recipe)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Pasta With Cream Sauce (Home Recipe)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Pasta With Cream Sauce (Home Recipe)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Pasta With Cream Sauce (Home Recipe)
In food category: Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 16.7 g | 4.7 g | 262 | 1271 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 900 mg | 255.1 mg | 52 | 250 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 720 mg | 204.1 mg | 455 | 1604 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 1.9 g | 538.6 mg | 465 | 1598 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 477 mg | 135.2 mg | 701 | 2038 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 4.7 g | 1.3 g | 127 | 909 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 7.8 g | 2.2 g | 268 | 974 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 173 mg | 49 mg | 60 | 286 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 190 mg | 53.9 mg | 50 | 342 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 133 mg | 37.7 mg | 39 | 226 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 82 mg | 23.2 mg | 41 | 322 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 217 mg | 61.5 mg | 67 | 494 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 669 mg | 189.7 mg | 77 | 494 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 2 g | 558.5 mg | 166 | 994 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 759 mg | 215.2 mg | 203 | 936 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 1.7 g | 487.6 mg | 458 | 1604 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 120 mg | 34 mg | 233 | 863 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 121 | 461 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 37 | 194 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 86 | 336 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 85 | 284 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 415 mg | 117.7 mg | 689 | 1979 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 39 mg | 11.1 mg | 432 | 917 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 1.2 g | 582 | 1204 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 62 µg | 17.6 µg | 88 | 393 |
| Folate, food | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 90 | 285 |
| Folate, total | 39 µg | 11.1 µg | 90 | 345 |
| Folic Acid | 34 µg | 9.6 µg | 48 | 231 |
| Niacin | 888 µg | 251.7 µg | 550 | 1676 |
| Riboflavin | 107 µg | 30.3 µg | 232 | 704 |
| Thiamin | 146 µg | 41.4 µg | 223 | 738 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 µg | 0.02 µg | 199 | 724 |
| Vitamin B6 | 33 µg | 9.4 µg | 330 | 948 |
| Vitamin C | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 228 | 622 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 220 µg | 62.4 µg | 222 | 621 |
| beta-Carotene | 13 µg | 3.7 µg | 469 | 1153 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 420 | 1031 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg | 391 | 919 |
| Retinol | 76 µg | 21.5 µg | 70 | 403 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 77 µg | 21.8 µg | 155 | 633 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 40 | 161 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 211 | 511 |
| Copper, Cu | 57 µg | 16.2 µg | 200 | 792 |
| Iron, Fe | 690 µg | 195.6 µg | 233 | 855 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 78 | 359 |
| Phosphorus, P | 54 mg | 15.3 mg | 254 | 618 |
| Potassium, K | 41 mg | 11.6 mg | 367 | 861 |
| Selenium, Se | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 191 | 541 |
| Sodium, Na | 269 mg | 76.3 mg | 415 | 880 |
| Zinc, Zn | 410 µg | 116.2 µg | 258 | 885 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 119 | 359 |
| Choline | 6.4 mg | 1.8 mg | 562 | 1092 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 70.4 g | 20 g | 302 | 1031 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 154 kcal | 43.7 kcal | 202 | 534 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Pasta With Cream Sauce (Home Recipe)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | 250.0 g | 8.8 oz |
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| Pasta With Cream Sauce | No of Nutrients |
(Ready-To-Heat) | 54 |
(Restaurant) | 54 |
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