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Turkey Pesto Casserole - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Turkey Pesto Casserole Recipe

Turkey Pesto Casserole has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 61.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 44.3 gms of protein, it is very 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 average MUFA and average PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 a very high 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 34, for Turkey Pesto Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.31 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol83.1 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D8.3 IU2.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.31 mg20.4%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.31 mg18%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.5 mg12.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate57.4 mcg14.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid46.9 mcg
Vitamin B120.31 mcg5.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.31 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium191.7 mg19.2%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.5 mg8.5%Top 30%High
Magnesium23.9 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus211 mg21.1%Top 10%Very High
Potassium148.5 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium348.2 mg14.5%Top 30%High
Zinc1.5 mg10.2%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.31 mg15.3%Top 30%High
Selenium23 mcg32.9%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18.8 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.67 g2.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.3 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.6 g27.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.3 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid3.4 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.9 g19.9%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.1 g35.7%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 808 Calories from Fat 380

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 42.2 g 64.9%

Saturated Fat 23.3 g 116.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 132.1 mg 44%

Sodium 1135.1 mg 47.3%

Total Carbohydrates 61.2 g 20.4%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 44.3 g 88.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C

Calcium 62.5% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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