🧪 Nutrition Facts
- Calories 249.2
- Total Fat 13.0 g
- Saturated Fat 5.0 g
- Cholesterol 14.9 mg
- Sodium 719.9 mg
- Potassium 279.0 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 26.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 1.9 g
- Sugars 0.0 g
- Protein 7.0 g
- Vitamin A 0.0 IU
- Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
- Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg
- Vitamin D 0.0 IU
- Vitamin E 0.0 mg
- Calcium 80.9 mg
- Copper 0.0 mg
- Folate 0.0 µg
- Iron 1.1 mg
- Magnesium 0.0 mg
- Manganese 0.0 mg
- Niacin 0.0 mg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
- Phosphorus 0.0 mg
- Riboflavin 0.0 mg
- Thiamin 0.0 mg
- Zinc 0.0 mg
📋 Nutrition Summary
With 249.2 calories per serving (1 Serving (213.0g)), Penne Pasta in a Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Penne Alfredo is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (13.0g, 47% of calories), including 5.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 719.9mg of sodium (31% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.
🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags
Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.
📝 Ingredients
Water, Penne Pasta (water, Durum Semolina Wheat, Egg Whites, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Alfredo Sauce (water, Palm Oil, Mozzarella Cheese [milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Modified Food Starch, Stabilizer [modified Food Starch, Sodium Alginate, Datem, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Maltodextrin], Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Calcium Phosphate, Salt, Sorbic Acid [as a Preservative]), Contains 2% or Less of Soybean Oil, Cream ({from Milk} Contains Carrageenan), Rice Starch, Potato Starch, Butter (cream [milk]), Onion Powder, Salt, Romano Cheese (romano Cheese [pasteurized Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Powdered Cellulose [to Prevent Caking], Salt), Potassium Chloride, Flavor (maltodextrin, Cultured Whey [from Milk]), Milk Protein Concentrate (nonfat Milk, Milk Protein), Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate, Spices, Titanium Dioxide (color), Cream of Tartar.
🔬 Ingredient Analysis
Artificial Preservatives: Sorbic Acid
Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Carrageenan, Datem, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Alginate
Flavour Enhancers: Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate
Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid
Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.
📊 % Daily Value
The following shows how one serving of Penne Pasta in a Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Penne Alfredo contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 249.2 kcal | 12.5% |
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 14.9 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 719.9 mg | 31% ⚠️ |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.0 g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% |
| Calcium | 80.9 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 279.0 mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
🔥 Calorie Analysis
Penne Pasta in a Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Penne Alfredo accounts for 12.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 47% of the calories.
🏃 Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 249.2 calories in Penne Pasta in a Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Penne Alfredo? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.
| Exercise | Minutes to Burn |
|---|---|
| Running: 10 minutes per mile | 18.8 min |
| Walking: 17 minutes per mile | 43.0 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 27.3 min |
| HIIT | 23.1 min |
| Cross-country Skiing | 31.2 min |
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