⏱ 20 min totalSpinach and Pasta Shells
Per 1 serving · 97 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein9.8g16% of calories
- Carbs45g72% of calories
- Fat3.3g12% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Spinach and Pasta Shells (97 g) has 232 calories, with 9.8 g of protein, 45 g of carbohydrates and 3.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (72% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (29% DV), Vitamin A (23% DV) and Vitamin K (111% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber29%
- Vitamin A23%
- Vitamin K111%
- Thiamine26%
- Folate (B9)21%
- Iron35%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
- Niacin19%
- Vitamin B616%
- Pantothenic acid12%
- Zinc14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
⅛ package (10 oz) Spinach
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Olive oil
¹³⁄₁₆ cloves, minced Garlic- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 🥄³⁄₁₆ dash Salt
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and spinach and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente; drain and reserve.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 5 minutes or until the garlic turns light gold. Add cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet and mix well. Season with salt and toss; serve.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (97 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 208 μg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 133 μg | 111% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) | 84 μg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 12% |
| Choline | 8 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 73 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 255 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 108 mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 167 mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 88% |
| Selenium | 44 μg | 80% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.5 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 2,498 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 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 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 | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.5 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 232 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 44minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 28minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 33minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spinach and Pasta Shells?
One serving of Spinach and Pasta Shells (1 serving) has 232 calories, which works out to 239 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Spinach and Pasta Shells high in protein?
Not especially. It has 9.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 16% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Spinach and Pasta Shells keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 g of net carbs and 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Spinach and Pasta Shells?
57 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Spinach and Pasta Shells?
0.3 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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