⏱ 27 min totalSpaghetti with Spinach-Avocado Sauce
Per 1 serving · 164 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein11g11% of calories
- Carbs53g52% of calories
- Fat17g37% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Spaghetti with Spinach-Avocado Sauce (164 g) has 400 calories, with 11 g of protein, 53 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in protein (22% DV), dietary fiber (29% DV) and Vitamin E (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 26% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein22%
- Dietary fiber29%
- Vitamin E22%
- Vitamin K53%
- Thiamine47%
- Riboflavin (B2)27%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C12%
- Potassium12%
- Magnesium17%
- Zinc14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium26%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Spaghetti
¼ cup Spinach
1 tbsp White beans
1 tbsp, chopped Basil
½ tbsp Olive oil
½ tsp Lemon zest
¼ tbsp Lemon juice
1 clove Garlic- 🥄¼ tsp Salt
¼ fruit Avocado
¹⁄₁₆ cup, chopped or sliced Tomatoes
⅛ oz (23 whole kernels) Almonds
Directions
- 1
Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions, omitting salt. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid (for original 4 serving recipe) and drain the pasta.
- 2
In a food processor, blend the reserved cooking liquid, spinach, white beans, basil, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and avocado until smooth.
- 3
Toss the pasta with the spinach-avocado sauce until well coated. Garnish with chopped tomatoes and almonds before serving.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (164 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 50 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 63 μg | 53% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 47% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 27% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) | 206 μg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 20% |
| Choline | 21 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 59 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 565 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 72 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 178 mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 37 μg | 67% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 23 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.5 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 587 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 14 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 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 | 289 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.5 g | — |
| Starch | 35 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.5 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 400 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 76minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 48minCycling (moderate)
- 33minRunning (6 mph)
- 56minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spaghetti with Spinach-Avocado Sauce?
One serving of Spaghetti with Spinach-Avocado Sauce (1 serving) has 400 calories, which works out to 244 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Spaghetti with Spinach-Avocado Sauce high in protein?
It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (22% 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 Spaghetti with Spinach-Avocado Sauce keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 45 g of net carbs and 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Spaghetti with Spinach-Avocado Sauce?
597 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Spaghetti with Spinach-Avocado Sauce?
2.5 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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