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Gingered Mint Pesto - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Gingered Mint Pesto Recipe

Gingered Mint Pesto has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.

The food contains 49g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 20 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 14 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Italian cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Gingered Mint Pesto has been given a composite ranking of 76, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat82%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Iron
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A52 IU1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium414 mg41.4%
Iron14 mg77.8%
Potassium1000 mg28.6%
Sodium61 mg2.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate49 g16.3%
Dietary Fiber15 g60%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20 g40%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat143 g220%
Saturated Fat21 g105%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1493 Calories from Fat 1283

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 143 g 220%

Saturated Fat 21 g 105%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 61 mg 2.5%

Total Carbohydrates 49 g 16.3%

Dietary Fiber 15 g60%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 20 g 40%

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C

Calcium 41.4% Iron 77.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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