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Almond Basil Pesto - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Almond Basil Pesto Recipe

Almond Basil Pesto has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 1.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 1.5 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Italian cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 77, for Almond Basil Pesto, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat91%
 Calories from Carbs4%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A260 IU5.2%
Vitamin C1 mg1.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.2 mg7.2%
Thiamin0.01 mg0.7%
Riboflavin0.04 mg2.2%
Niacin0.18 mg0.9%
Vitamin B60.02 mg1%
Folate4 mcg1%
Vitamin B120.02 mcg0.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.03 mg0.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium38 mg3.8%
Iron0.36 mg2%
Magnesium14 mg3.5%
Phosphorus33 mg3.3%
Potassium50.3 mg1.4%
Sodium175 mg7.3%
Zinc0.21 mg1.4%
Copper0.05 mg2.7%
Manganese0.16 mg8.2%
Selenium0.63 mcg0.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.1 g0.4%
Dietary Fiber0.6 g2.4%
Sugars0.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.5 g3%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.4 g19.1%
Saturated Fat1.8 g9%
Monounsaturated Fat8.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 118 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.4 g 19.1%

Saturated Fat 1.8 g 9%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1.2 mg 0.4%

Sodium 175 mg 7.3%

Total Carbohydrates 1.1 g 0.4%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 1.5 g 3%

Vitamin A 5.2% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 3.8% Iron 2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=670118 Embed Table:

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