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Creamy Pesto Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe

Creamy Pesto Chicken has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 7.7g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 28.6 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.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 48, for Creamy Pesto Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein37%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs10%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C3 mg5%
Thiamin0.2 mg13%
Niacin19.8 mg99%
Vitamin B60.44 mg22%
Folate40 mcg10%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium170 mg17%
Iron3.4 mg19%
Magnesium72 mg18%
Potassium322 mg9.2%
Sodium210 mg8.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.7 g2.6%
Dietary Fiber0.6 g2.4%
Sugars0.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein28.6 g57.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.9 g27.5%
Saturated Fat6.6 g33%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311 Calories from Fat 161

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.9 g 27.5%

Saturated Fat 6.6 g 33%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 86 mg 28.7%

Sodium 210 mg 8.8%

Total Carbohydrates 7.7 g 2.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 28.6 g 57.2%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 17% Iron 19%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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