Pesto Sauce 5 has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 16.2g 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 20.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's very high MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 9 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. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also very high 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 Side Dish.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Pesto Sauce 5 has been given a composite ranking of 59, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 6% | |
Calories from Fat | 90% | |
Calories from Carbs | 4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 2.5 IU | 0.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 15.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 9.2 mg | 15.3% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 1.4 IU | 0.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.1 mg | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 36.9 mcg | 9.2% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.28 mcg | 4.6% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.28 mg | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 166.1 mg | 16.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 2.5 mg | 13.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 64.4 mg | 16.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 151.4 mg | 15.1% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 229.4 mg | 6.6% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 755.1 mg | 31.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 1.4 mg | 9.3% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0.28 mg | 13.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 1.7 mg | 83.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 1.7 mcg | 2.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 9.3% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 5.7 g | 11.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.3 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.1 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0.6 mg | |||
Serine | 0.3 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 40.8 g | 62.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 6 g | 29.9% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 24.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 3.3 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1420 Calories from Fat 1322
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 146.9 g 226%
Saturated Fat 21.5 g 107.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 22 mg 7.3%
Sodium 2718.5 mg 113.3%
Total Carbohydrates 16.2 g 5.4%
Dietary Fiber 8.4 g33.6%
Sugars 2.4 g
Protein 20.4 g 40.8%
Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 55%
Calcium 59.8% Iron 50%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 659
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 2.56 g | Fat 70.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 462
Protein 7.3 g | Carbs 5.7 g | Fat 47.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 113
Protein 4.6 g | Carbs 5.3 g | Fat 8.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 131
Protein 1.9 g | Carbs 1.07 g | Fat 13.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 65
Protein 0.99 g | Carbs 7.2 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 487
Protein 9 g | Carbs 30.7 g | Fat 37.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 220
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 19.2 g | Fat 13.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 127
Protein 1.2 g | Carbs 6.4 g | Fat 11.3 g