Food52 Pasta With Leeks, Peas, Parmesan, And A Fried Egg Recipe

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Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

How keto-friendly is Food52 Pasta With Leeks, Peas, Parmesan, And A Fried Egg? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

  • Green implies that Net Carbs fall within standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Yellow implies that Net Carbs are a little higher than standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Orange implies that Net Carbs are much higher than standard keto diet guidelines and risks kicking you out of ketosis.
  • Red implies that the amount of Net Carbs fall within the upper limits allowed by the keto diet and there's a high risk of getting kicked out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food52 Pasta With Leeks, Peas, Parmesan, And A Fried Egg Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 35g 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 30%. At 684mg, 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.

Food52 Pasta With Leeks, Peas, Parmesan, And A Fried Egg Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 servings   ( 296 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 289
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 160mg
Sodium: 684mg
Total Carbohydrates: 45g
Dietary Fiber: 10g
Sugar: 12g
Protein: 17g
Calcium: 125mg Iron: 5mg
Potassium: 630mg Vitamin A: 201mcg
Vitamin C: 70mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 handful spaghetti
  • 1 leek, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 egg
  • Shaved Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Instructions

Visit Food52's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)