Classic Pesto 5 Recipe

Classic Pesto 5 has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content.

The food contains 11.1g 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 26.7 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Italian cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Classic Pesto 5 has been given a composite ranking of 17, and sparingly.