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Pesto Light - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pesto Light Recipe

Pesto Light has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 0.5g 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 1 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Italian cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 70, for Pesto Light, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat79%
 Calories from Carbs7%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A190 IU3.8%
Vitamin C0.96 mg1.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.18 mg0.6%
Thiamin0.01 mg0.6%
Riboflavin0.01 mg0.8%
Niacin0.12 mg0.6%
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.5%
Folate2.8 mcg0.7%
Vitamin B120.02 mcg0.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.02 mg0.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium29 mg2.9%
Iron0.22 mg1.2%
Magnesium8 mg2%
Phosphorus26 mg2.6%
Potassium29 mg0.8%
Sodium128.6 mg5.4%
Zinc0.2 mg1.3%
Copper0.03 mg1.7%
Manganese0.2 mg9.9%
Selenium0.49 mcg0.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0.5 g0.17%
Dietary Fiber0.2 g0.8%
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1 g2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.5 g3.8%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 28 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.5 g 3.8%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1.3 mg 0.4%

Sodium 128.6 mg 5.4%

Total Carbohydrates 0.5 g 0.17%

Dietary Fiber 0.2 g0.8%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 1 g 2%

Vitamin A 3.8% Vitamin C 1.6%

Calcium 2.9% Iron 1.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1023470 Embed Table:

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