Calories in Zatarain's, Chicken Carbonara, Cajun-Style

📏 Serving Size: 1 PACKAGE (297.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 490.1
  • Total Fat 19.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 7.0 g
  • Cholesterol 50.5 mg
  • Sodium 1051.4 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 57.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.1 g
  • Sugars 9.0 g
  • Protein 23.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 499.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 1.2 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 199.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 2.7 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

At 490.1 calories per serving (1 PACKAGE (297.0g)), Zatarain's, Chicken Carbonara, Cajun-Style is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 57.0g per serving (46.4% of calories), with a good 2.1g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 1051.4mg of sodium (46% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Calorie ⚠️ High Sodium

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

📝 Ingredients

Enriched Macaroni Product (durum Wheat Semolina, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Blackened Seasoned Grilled Chicken Tenders (chicken Tenders, Water, Blackened Seasoning [salt, Spices {including Red Pepper and Paprika}, Soy Protein Isolate, Modified Potato Starch, Sodium Phosphate, Corn Starch, Onion, Carrageenan, Garlic, Extractives of Oregano, Soy Lecithin]), Half and Half (milk, Cream), Sweet Dairy Whey, Cream Cheese (pasteurized Milk and Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Carob Bean Gum), Fully Cooked Bacon (bacon [cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite]), Rendered Bacon Fat, Heavy Cream Sauce (shortening Powder [soybean Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate, Mono & Diglycerides], Maltodextrin, Sweet Cream Solids, Salt, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Lemon Juice Powder [corn Syrup Solids, Lemon Juice, Lemon Oil], Natural Butter Flavor), Margarine (liquid and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Vegetable Mono and Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Bha & Bht Added to Protect Flavor, Vitamin a Palmitate and Vitamin D3 Added), Cheese Flavor (a Dehydrated Blend of Romano Cheese [part-Skim Cow's Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Sodium Phosphate), Dry Buttermilk, Cheese Flavor (a Dehydrated Blend of Parmesan Cheese [part-Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Whey, Buttermilk Solids, Sodium Phosphate, Salt), Modified Corn Starch, Green Onion, Sea Salt, Corn Maltodextrin, Canola Oil, Yeast Extract, Spices (including Red Pepper, White Pepper), Granulated Garlic, Xanthan Gum, Chili Powder (chili Peppers, Spices , Salt, Garlic Powder), Granulated Onion, Paprika.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Sodium Nitrite, Bha, Bht

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Carrageenan, Mono And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Modified Corn Starch, Modified Potato Starch

Flavour Enhancers: Yeast Extract, Artificial Flavor

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3

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 Zatarain's, Chicken Carbonara, Cajun-Style contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories490.1 kcal24.5%
Total Fat19.0 g24%
Saturated Fat7.0 g35%
Cholesterol50.5 mg17%
Sodium1051.4 mg46% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate57.0 g21%
Dietary Fiber2.1 g7%
Protein23.0 g46% ✅
Vitamin C1.2 mg1%
Calcium199.0 mg15%
Iron2.7 mg15%

* 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

Zatarain's, Chicken Carbonara, Cajun-Style accounts for 24.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 46.4% of the calories.

Fat 34.8%
Carbs 46.4%
Protein 18.7%
Fat 34.8% Carbs 46.4% Protein 18.7%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 490.1 calories in Zatarain's, Chicken Carbonara, Cajun-Style? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 37.1 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 84.6 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 53.6 min
HIIT 45.4 min
Treadmill Walking (Incline) 72.6 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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