Calories in Chef Boyardee, Chicken Penne Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (252.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 168.8
  • Total Fat 2.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol 5.0 mg
  • Sodium 509.0 mg
  • Potassium 539.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 29.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 5.0 g
  • Sugars 7.0 g
  • Protein 8.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 400.7 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 40.3 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.7 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

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 168.8 calories per serving (1 Serving (252.0g)), Chef Boyardee, Chicken Penne Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 29.0g per serving (69.9% of calories), with a good 5.0g of dietary fiber. It's a good source of dietary fiber at 5.0g per serving (18% DV), which supports digestive health and helps keep you full.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Fiber ✅ Low Fat

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Tomatoes (tomato Puree, Water), Water, Pasta (wheat Flour, Durum Wheat Semolina, Egg White), Diced Chicken (chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Water, Modified Rice Starch, Isolated Soy Protein, Salt, Sodium Phosphates), Less than 2% of: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Dehydrated Onion, Titanium Dioxide, Cream, Dehydrated Garlic, Nonfat Milk, Spices, Sodium Caseinate.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Modified Corn Starch

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.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Chef Boyardee, Chicken Penne Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories168.8 kcal8.4%
Total Fat2.0 g3%
Saturated Fat0.5 g3%
Cholesterol5.0 mg2%
Sodium509.0 mg22%
Total Carbohydrate29.0 g11%
Dietary Fiber5.0 g18% ✅
Total Sugars7.0 g14%
Protein8.0 g16%
Vitamin A400.7 IU8%
Calcium40.3 mg3%
Iron0.7 mg4%
Potassium539.3 mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Chef Boyardee, Chicken Penne Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce accounts for 8.4% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 69.9% of the calories.

Carbs 69.9%
Protein 19.3%
Fat 10.8% Carbs 69.9% Protein 19.3%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 168.8 calories in Chef Boyardee, Chicken Penne Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 12.8 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 29.1 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 18.5 min
HIIT 15.6 min
Stationary Bike (High Intensity) 11.9 min

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