Calories in Penne Pasta with Creamy Basil Sauce and Bacon

📏 Serving Size: 10.5 ONZ (298.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 420.2
  • Total Fat 16.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 7.0 g
  • Cholesterol 38.7 mg
  • Sodium 739.0 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 50.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.1 g
  • Sugars 1.0 g
  • Protein 18.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 500.6 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 250.3 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
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 420.2 calories per serving (10.5 ONZ (298.0g)), Penne Pasta with Creamy Basil Sauce and Bacon is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 50.0g per serving (48.1% of calories), with a good 2.1g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 739.0mg of sodium (32% 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

Milk (milk, Cream), Pasta (durum Semolina), Water, American Grana (cultured Milk, Enzymes, Salt), Natural Bacon Bits (pork, Sea Salt, Raw Sugar, Spices), Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized Part Skim Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), White Wine (may Contain Sulfites), Garlic, Natural Chicken Broth Base (roasted Chicken Stock, Salt, Natural Chicken Flavor (yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicken), Chicken Fat, Cane Juice Solids, Chicken Flavor, Spice Extractives Including Turmeric), Olive Oil, Corn Starch, Basil, Salt, Spice.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Flavour Enhancers

Flavour Enhancers: Yeast Extract

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.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Penne Pasta with Creamy Basil Sauce and Bacon contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories420.2 kcal21%
Total Fat16.0 g21%
Saturated Fat7.0 g35%
Cholesterol38.7 mg13%
Sodium739.0 mg32% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate50.0 g18%
Dietary Fiber2.1 g7%
Protein18.0 g36% ✅
Vitamin C1.2 mg1%
Calcium250.3 mg19%
Iron1.1 mg6%

* 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 with Creamy Basil Sauce and Bacon accounts for 21% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 48.1% of the calories.

Fat 34.6%
Carbs 48.1%
Protein 17.3%
Fat 34.6% Carbs 48.1% Protein 17.3%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 420.2 calories in Penne Pasta with Creamy Basil Sauce and Bacon? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 31.8 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 72.5 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 45.9 min
HIIT 38.9 min
Paddle Boarding 51.9 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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