Nutritional Value and Information

• How many calories are in 1 serving?

  493 calories (2 kilojoules) are in 1 cup - it is equivalent to 9.48 oz cornmeal sticks, 5.8 oz. or 2/3 cups smart taste penne rigate pasta, and 2.46 cups prepared shells and white cheddar (mix only).
  
  

  Overall Score

  High

• How many carbs are in 1 serving?

  About 38% of all foods in our entire database have a lower ratio of carbs to calories. In the same way, compared to foods in the same food group (pasta, rice and noodles), this item has a typical quantity of carbs. In this case, approximately 81% of foods in this food group have a greater ratio of carbs to calories. For a healthy individual, 52.15 grams is 17.38% of your daily recommended limit. This specific food has the same degree of carbs as foods like hummus, ice cream cones and cheese pizza with a carbs/calorie ratio of 42.31%, which is a reasonable amount.

  Overall Score

  Moderate

  Alternatives: Cheese Lasagna with Seasoned Tomato Sauce (Mama Rosie's), Spinach/Butternut Panzerotti, Chicken Cannelloni (Dinner) (Romano's Macaroni Grill)

• How much cholesterol are in 1 serving?

  With a cholesterol/calorie ratio of 8.32%, this food has an above average level of cholesterol (it has the same quantity as foods like pancakes, chicken soup and spring rolls). This specific food has a above average degree of cholesterol compared to foods in its food group. Here, within its own food group, this specific food has less cholesterol than about 39 percent of other foods. In the same way, this food has less cholesterol than approximately 37% of all foods in our system. 13.67% of your DRV (Daily Recommended Value) will be achieved by this food/serving size.

  Overall Score

  High

  Alternatives: Basmati Rice (Tasty Bite), Tri-Colored Rainbow Rotini Pasta (Mueller's), Linnie's Spanish Rice

• How much fiber are in 1 serving?

  This specific food has the same amt of fiber as foods like roast turkey, bison and shallots with a fiber/calorie ratio of 0.55%, which is a solid amount. This food has a mild quantity of fiber compared to foods in its food group. Here, within its own food group, this food has less fiber than approximately 79% of other foods. Similarly, nearly 44 percent of all foods in our entire database have a lower ratio of fiber to calories. For a healthy female, 2.7 g is 10.8% of your recommended limit per day.

  Overall Score

  Moderate

  Alternatives: Chicken Chow Mein (Eating Right), Spinach & Cheese Tortellini (Jenny Craig), Seafood Portofino (Olive Garden)

• How much protein are in 1 serving?

  38.58% of your daily recommended consumption will be met by this food/serving size. Approximately 43% of all foods in our entire database have a greater protein percentage. Similarly, compared to foods in the same food group (pasta, rice and noodles), this item has a respectable quantity of protein. Here, around 54% of other foods in this food group have a lower ratio of protein to calories. Having a good amount of protein with 3.91 g per 100 calories, it has the same degree as energy drinks, apricots and brownies.

  Overall Score

  Moderate

  Alternatives: Penne Soy Pasta (Revival), Chicken Cannelloni (Dinner) (Romano's Macaroni Grill), Homestyle Chicken Noodles with Gravy (NutriSystem)

• How much saturated fat are in 1 serving?

  Approximately 23 percent of all foods among all food groups have a greater saturated fat ratio. In the same way, compared to foods in its food group, this food has a excessive quantity of saturated fat. Here, approximately 13 percent of foods in this food group have a greater saturated fat/calories percentage. At 5.86 grams for every 300 calories, this food has a immoderate level of saturated fat (it has the same amt as foods like burritos, taco shells and chocolate chip cookies).

  Overall Score

  High

  Alternatives: Steamfresh Long Grain White Rice with Mixed Vegetables (Birds Eye), Ready Rice Jasmine (Uncle Ben's), Mezze Penne (Barilla)

• How much sodium are in 1 serving?

  Approximately 41% of all foods in our system have a greater ratio of sodium to calories. Similarly, compared to foods in the same food group, this item has a reasonable amount of sodium. Here, within its own food group, this item has less sodium than almost 53 percent of other foods. For a healthy male, 953 mg is 39.71% of your daily recommended value. Having a considerable quantity of sodium with a sodium/calorie ratio of 193.31%, it is around the same amt as lamb, chicken drumsticks and multigrain bread.

  Overall Score

  Moderate

  Alternatives: Organic Jasmati Rice (RiceSelect), Healthy Harvest Flax Omega-3 Rotini (Catelli), Angel Hair (Luxury Brand)

• How much sugars are in 1 serving?

  21.8% of your daily recommended limit of sugar will be filled by this specific serving size. Compared to foods in its food group, this food has a above average degree of sugar. In this case, within its own food group, this food has less sugar than about 27 percent of other foods. In the same way, around 54% of all foods among all food groups have a greater sugar/calories ratio. This food has the same amount of sugar as foods like quesadillas, greek salad and tacos with a sugar/calorie ratio of 7.08%, which is a reasonable amount.

  Overall Score

  Moderate

  Alternatives: Tagliarini Picchi Pacchiu (Carrabba's Italian Grill), New Orleans Style Jambalaya Rice (Zatarain's), Organic Polenta (Melissa's)