Salad, pasta, vegetables and mayonnaise

This pasta salad combines pasta, vegetables and mayonnaise. The figures describe a recipe from dietary survey records, rather than a specific packaged product. It mainly provides carbohydrate and fat, with some protein. Per 100g, it contains 18g of carbohydrate, 7.9g of fat and 3.7g of protein. It also provides 21mg of vitamin C.

Carbohydrate supplies energy, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron from plant foods and supports normal skin and connective tissue. The amounts of mayonnaise and other ingredients can affect the energy, fat and salt content, so recipes and packaged versions may differ. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are in the tables below.