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.
Calories from Protein | 20% | |
Calories from Fat | 28% | |
Calories from Carbs | 52% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1470 IU | 29.4% | ||
Vitamin C | 7.4 mg | 12.4% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.44 mg | 1.5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.55 mg | 36.4% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.3 mg | 17.6% | ||
Niacin | 7.4 mg | 37.2% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 10.6% | ||
Folate | 145.2 mcg | 36.3% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.11 mcg | 1.8% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.27 mg | 2.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 43 mg | 4.3% | ||
Iron | 2.5 mg | 13.7% | ||
Magnesium | 32.8 mg | 8.2% | ||
Phosphorus | 81 mg | 8.1% | ||
Potassium | 226.1 mg | 6.5% | ||
Sodium | 203.8 mg | 8.5% | ||
Zinc | 0.47 mg | 3.1% | ||
Copper | 0.12 mg | 5.9% | ||
Manganese | 0.31 mg | 15.6% | ||
Selenium | 5.5 mcg | 7.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 14.5% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 7 g | 28% | ||
Sugars | 2.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 16.4 g | 32.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 10.4 g | 16% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g |
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
Per Serving | Calories 505
Protein 36.1 g | Carbs 32.1 g | Fat 25.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 600
Protein 27.9 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 27.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 240
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 17.4 g | Fat 16 g
Per Serving | Calories 593
Protein 13.6 g | Carbs 43.9 g | Fat 45.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 490
Protein 22.9 g | Carbs 61.2 g | Fat 20.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 377
Protein 11.6 g | Carbs 26 g | Fat 25.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 298
Protein 25.2 g | Carbs 38 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 466
Protein 14.7 g | Carbs 29.3 g | Fat 37.6 g