⏱ 20 min totalAvocado Pasta
Per 1 serving · 227 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein11g10% of calories
- Carbs58g54% of calories
- Fat17g35% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Avocado Pasta (227 g) has 396 calories, with 11 g of protein, 58 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (54% of calories). It is high in protein (22% DV), dietary fiber (53% DV) and Vitamin C (20% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein22%
- Dietary fiber53%
- Vitamin C20%
- Vitamin K21%
- Thiamine30%
- Niacin30%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E15%
- Riboflavin (B2)19%
- Potassium15%
- Zinc19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
½ fruit Avocado
¼ tsp Olive oil
½ medium Onion
½ clove Garlic
¹⁄₁₆ cup Cilantro- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ lime yields Lime juice
Directions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
- 2
Take out the flesh of the avocado. Slice the onion and garlic, chop the cilantro.
- 3
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and add the onions with a pinch of salt. Saute, stirring frequently, until they caramelize and turn golden-brown, about 10 minutes. Halfway through, add the garlic.
- 4
Place the onion and garlic mixture in the bowl of a food processor or blender along with the avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Process until smooth.
- 5
Add sauce to a bowl, add the cooked pasta, and toss well to mix. Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (227 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 11 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 25 μg | 21% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 37% |
| Folate (B9) | 126 μg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 41% |
| Choline | 19 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 52 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 714 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 117 mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 219 mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 85% |
| Selenium | 42 μg | 77% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 24 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.5 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 106 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 8 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 0.5 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 396 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 75minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 48minCycling (moderate)
- 33minRunning (6 mph)
- 56minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Avocado Pasta?
One serving of Avocado Pasta (1 serving) has 396 calories, which works out to 175 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Avocado Pasta high in protein?
It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (22% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 10% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Avocado Pasta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 43 g of net carbs and 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Avocado Pasta?
54 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Avocado Pasta?
3.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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