⏱ 25 min totalPasta Melanzana
Per 1 serving · 240 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein16g14% of calories
- Carbs52g45% of calories
- Fat22g42% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Pasta Melanzana (240 g) has 445 calories, with 16 g of protein, 52 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (45% of calories). It is high in protein (32% DV), dietary fiber (39% DV) and Vitamin K (101% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 33% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein32%
- Dietary fiber39%
- Vitamin K101%
- Thiamine30%
- Niacin24%
- Vitamin B626%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A18%
- Vitamin C16%
- Vitamin E19%
- Riboflavin (B2)17%
- Potassium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat33%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ dash Black pepper
1 cloves, minced Garlic
³⁄₁₆ cup Parmesan cheese
¾ cup Spinach
¼ eggplant, peeled (yield from 1-1/4 lb) Eggplant
1 tbsp Olive oil- ¼ dash Black pepper
- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¾ tbsp Lemon juice
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
¼ tbsp Butter
Directions
- 1
Peel and cube eggplant. Finely chop garlic. Chop spinach.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Keep warm.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir until softened. Mix in the eggplant. Let the eggplant cook for 5 minutes without stirring. Then stir and cook until tender, about 5 more minutes.
- 4
Mix in the spinach and season with salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in the drained pasta and lemon juice along with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining cheese and cracked black pepper.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (240 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 165 μg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 121 μg | 101% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Folate (B9) | 105 μg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 20% |
| Choline | 17 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 251 mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 549 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 124 mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 301 mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 97% |
| Selenium | 46 μg | 84% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,299 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 12 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 57 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 445 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 85minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 53minCycling (moderate)
- 37minRunning (6 mph)
- 63minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pasta Melanzana?
One serving of Pasta Melanzana (1 serving) has 445 calories, which works out to 185 calories per 100 g. That is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Pasta Melanzana high in protein?
It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (32% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% 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 Pasta Melanzana keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 41 g of net carbs and 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Pasta Melanzana?
319 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Pasta Melanzana?
4.6 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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