Buitoni - Pesto With Basil has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin A.
The food contains 9.68g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 11.29 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 6, for Buitoni - Pesto With Basil, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 9% | |
| Calories from Fat | 83% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 8% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin A
- High in Calcium
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2419.4 IU | 48.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin C | 5.8 mg | 9.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 241.9 mg | 24.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 871 mg | 36.3% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.7 g | 3.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 6.5 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.3 g | 22.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 45.2 g | 69.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 Calories from Fat 250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28 g 43.1%
Saturated Fat 5 g 25%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 20 mg 6.7%
Sodium 540 mg 22.5%
Total Carbohydrates 6 g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 7 g 14%
Vitamin A 30% Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 15% Iron 10%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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