Purple Carrot Spinach Artichoke Cavatappi
Why It Scored This Way
Good overall nutrition gives this product clear value, though some processing or minor tradeoffs keep it from ranking higher.
- Protein
- Fiber
- Saturated Fat
- Sodium
Verdict
Purple Carrot Spinach Artichoke Cavatappi is a frozen plant-based pasta dish. Its main strength is a high protein count for this category, while its main tradeoff is a high sodium level. Overall, it is a hearty, convenient meal for those needing a fast dinner.
How to Use This
Suitable for regular use a few times per week within a balanced diet, especially as part of a complete meal. Pair it with a fresh garden salad or steamed broccoli to add more volume and color to the plate.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a strong combination of protein and fiber with very little saturated fat. However, the sodium content is significant, making up a large portion of the daily recommended intake.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 550 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 29g | — |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 970mg | — |
| Total Carbs | 55g | — |
| Dietary Fiber | 8g | — |
| Total Sugars | 4g | — |
| Protein | 16g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
This meal is built from durum wheat pasta, white kidney beans, artichokes, and spinach. The formulation is rounded out by a sunflower seed-based sauce that uses corn starch and various seasonings to achieve its creamy texture.
Ingredients
COOKED CAVATAPPI PASTA (WATER, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA [ENRICHED WITH IRON {FERROUS SULFATE} AND B VITAMINS {NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}]), SAUCE (WATER, SUNFLOWER SEED PASTE [ROASTED & GROUND SUNFLOWER SEEDS], OLIVE OIL, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: GARLIC POWDER, CORN STARCH, INACTIVE YEAST, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, ONION POWDER, RED WINE VINEGAR, BLACK PEPPER), COOKED WHITE KIDNEY BEANS (WATER, WHITE KIDNEY BEANS), ARTICHOKES (ARTICHOKES, CITRIC ACID AND ASCORBIC ACID [TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION]), SPINACH.
