Calories in Rotini Pasta in a Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce

📏 Serving Size: 1 PACKAGE (284.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 440.2
  • Total Fat 20.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 11.0 g
  • Cholesterol 59.6 mg
  • Sodium 1150.2 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 47.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 5.0 g
  • Protein 18.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 1499.5 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 48.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 349.3 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 440.2 calories per serving (1 PACKAGE (284.0g)), Rotini Pasta in a Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 47.0g per serving (42.7% of calories). One thing to note: a single serving contains 1150.2mg of sodium (50% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Calorie ⚠️ High Sodium ⚠️ High Saturated 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

Cooked Enriched Macaroni Product (water, Durum Semolina [enriched with Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid]), Water, Half and Half (milk, Cream), Pasteurized Process Hot Pepper Jack Cheese Food (cultured Milk, Water, Skim Milk, Whey, Sodium Phosphates, Red and Green Jalapeno Peppers, Cream, Salt, Natural Flavor, Enzymes), Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack Cheese (cultured Milk, Water, Milkfat, Skim Milk, Sodium Phosphates, Salt, Enzymes), Cheddar Club Cheese (cheddar Cheese [cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Salt, Lactic Acid), Less than 2% of Modified Food Starch, Dried Red and Green Bell Peppers, Canola Oil, Disodium Phosphate, Pepperjack Cheese Flavor (cheese [including Monterey Jack and Cheddar {pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes}], Water, Natural Flavors, Sodium Phosphates), Salt, Xanthan Gum, Spice.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum, Modified Food Starch

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 Rotini Pasta in a Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories440.2 kcal22%
Total Fat20.0 g26%
Saturated Fat11.0 g55%
Cholesterol59.6 mg20%
Sodium1150.2 mg50% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate47.0 g17%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein18.0 g36% ✅
Vitamin C48.0 mg53%
Calcium349.3 mg27%
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

Rotini Pasta in a Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce accounts for 22% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 42.7% of the calories.

Fat 40.9%
Carbs 42.7%
Protein 16.4%
Fat 40.9% Carbs 42.7% Protein 16.4%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 440.2 calories in Rotini Pasta in a Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 33.3 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 76.0 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 48.1 min
HIIT 40.8 min
Roller Blading 46.6 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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