Zoodles with Creamy Mascarpone Sauce⏱ 15 min total

Zoodles with Creamy Mascarpone Sauce

Per 1 serving · 400 g · 10 ingredients

Calories
489
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    12g
    9% of calories
  • Carbs
    21g
    16% of calories
  • Fat
    42g
    74% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Zoodles with Creamy Mascarpone Sauce (400 g) has 489 calories, with 12 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 42 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (74% of calories). It is high in protein (24% DV), dietary fiber (21% DV) and Vitamin C (45% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 39% and 59% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
122cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.4g
Net carbs
15g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
5.8g
13 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein24%
  • Dietary fiber21%
  • Vitamin C45%
  • Vitamin E37%
  • Vitamin K39%
  • Riboflavin (B2)25%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A17%
  • Thiamine17%
  • Folate (B9)17%
  • Pantothenic acid14%
  • Zinc18%
  • Selenium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium39%
  • Saturated fat59%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    Heat half of the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the spiralized zucchini and cook until just softened, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain.

  3. 3

    Heat the remaining oil in the same pan. Add the marinara sauce and mascarpone cheese, stirring to combine. Season with salt to taste.

  4. 4

    Return the zoodles to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan, chopped pecans, fresh basil, and black pepper.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (400 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A155 μg
17%
Vitamin C40 mg
45%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E6 mg
37%
Vitamin K46 μg
39%
Thiamine0.2 mg
17%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
25%
Niacin6 mg
39%
Vitamin B61 mg
52%
Folate (B9)70 μg
17%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
7%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
14%
Choline45 mg
8%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium247 mg
25%
Iron2 mg
30%
Potassium1,023 mg
22%
Magnesium84 mg
20%
Phosphorus242 mg
35%
Zinc2 mg
18%
Copper0.4 mg
44%
Manganese1 mg
57%
Selenium6 μg
11%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.2 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.5 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene832 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride30 μg—
Fructose6 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose5 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.4 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene16,275 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats17 g—
Phenylalanine0.4 g—
Polyunsaturated fats5 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol22 μg—
Serine0.4 g—
Starch0.1 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine0.4 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 489 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 93min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 59min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 41min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 69min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Zoodles with Creamy Mascarpone Sauce?

One serving of Zoodles with Creamy Mascarpone Sauce (1 serving) has 489 calories, which works out to 122 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Zoodles with Creamy Mascarpone Sauce high in protein?

It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (24% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 9% 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 Zoodles with Creamy Mascarpone Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 15 g of net carbs and 16% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Zoodles with Creamy Mascarpone Sauce?

896 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Zoodles with Creamy Mascarpone Sauce?

13 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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