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Pasta w/ Pesto & Walnuts - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pasta w/ Pesto & Walnuts Recipe

Pasta w/ Pesto & Walnuts has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 43.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 16.4 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low 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 is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 75, for Pasta w/ Pesto & Walnuts, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat28%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1470 IU29.4%
Vitamin C7.4 mg12.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.44 mg1.5%
Thiamin0.55 mg36.4%
Riboflavin0.3 mg17.6%
Niacin7.4 mg37.2%
Vitamin B60.21 mg10.6%
Folate145.2 mcg36.3%
Vitamin B120.11 mcg1.8%
Pantothenic Acid0.27 mg2.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium43 mg4.3%
Iron2.5 mg13.7%
Magnesium32.8 mg8.2%
Phosphorus81 mg8.1%
Potassium226.1 mg6.5%
Sodium203.8 mg8.5%
Zinc0.47 mg3.1%
Copper0.12 mg5.9%
Manganese0.31 mg15.6%
Selenium5.5 mcg7.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate43.5 g14.5%
Dietary Fiber7 g28%
Sugars2.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.4 g32.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.4 g16%
Saturated Fat2.8 g14%
Monounsaturated Fat0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.4 g 16%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 27.2 mg 9.1%

Sodium 203.8 mg 8.5%

Total Carbohydrates 43.5 g 14.5%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 16.4 g 32.8%

Vitamin A 29.4% Vitamin C 12.4%

Calcium 4.3% Iron 13.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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