⏱ 20 min totalCreamy Avocado Pasta
Per 1 serving · 191 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein13g11% of calories
- Carbs72g60% of calories
- Fat16g30% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Creamy Avocado Pasta (191 g) has 472 calories, with 13 g of protein, 72 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (60% of calories). It is high in protein (26% DV), dietary fiber (33% DV) and Vitamin K (28% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein26%
- Dietary fiber33%
- Vitamin K28%
- Thiamine67%
- Riboflavin (B2)34%
- Niacin46%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C14%
- Vitamin E15%
- Potassium12%
- Magnesium16%
- Zinc15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
3 oz Spaghetti
1 clove Garlic
1 ½ tbsp, chopped Basil
2 tsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Olive oil
⅓ fruit Avocado- 🥄1 tbsp Water
- 🥄1 dash Salt
1 dash Black pepper
1 tsp Lemon zest
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package directions.
- 2
Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the garlic and about two-thirds of the basil until finely chopped, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- 3
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, avocado, and the water. Process until completely smooth and creamy, thinning with a splash more water if needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 4
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the avocado sauce and toss until evenly coated. Gently warm over low heat if desired, or serve at room temperature.
- 5
Finish with lemon zest and the remaining basil. Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (191 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 15 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 34 μg | 28% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 67% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) | 261 μg | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 27% |
| Choline | 24 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 40 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 554 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 69 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 203 mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 54 μg | 99% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.5 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 16 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.5 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 167 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 20 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.5 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.5 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Maltose | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 53 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.5 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.5 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 472 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 90minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 57minCycling (moderate)
- 39minRunning (6 mph)
- 66minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Creamy Avocado Pasta?
One serving of Creamy Avocado Pasta (1 serving) has 472 calories, which works out to 247 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Creamy Avocado Pasta high in protein?
It provides a solid 13 g of protein per serving (26% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 11% 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 Creamy Avocado Pasta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 62 g of net carbs and 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Creamy Avocado Pasta?
166 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Creamy Avocado Pasta?
3 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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