Recipes.sparkpeople.com Butternut Squash And Zucchini Alfredo Recipe

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Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 26g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Recipes.sparkpeople.com Butternut Squash And Zucchini Alfredo Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 26g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 32%. At 743mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Recipes.sparkpeople.com Butternut Squash And Zucchini Alfredo Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 258 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 232
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 16mg
Sodium: 743mg
Total Carbohydrates: 30g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 7g
Calcium: 220mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 740mg Vitamin A: 766mcg
Vitamin C: 41mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1.0 tsp Pepper, black
  • 1.0 tsp Salt
  • 6.0 clove Garlic
  • 2.0 cup, sliced Zucchini
  • 4.0 cup, cubes Butternut Squash
  • 1.0 cup Ragu Classic Alfredo Sauce

Instructions

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