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Basil-Pesto Almonds - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
83

Basil-Pesto Almonds Recipe

Basil-Pesto Almonds has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

The food contains 7.3g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 83, for Basil-Pesto Almonds, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat71%
 Calories from Carbs12%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Niacin
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Thiamin0.14 mg9%
Niacin4.4 mg22%
Vitamin B60.06 mg3%
Folate28 mcg7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium150 mg15%
Iron2.9 mg16%
Magnesium144 mg36%
Potassium281 mg8%
Sodium343 mg14.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.3 g2.4%
Dietary Fiber4.2 g16.8%
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.5 g19%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18.7 g28.8%
Saturated Fat1.8 g9%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221 Calories from Fat 168

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.7 g 28.8%

Saturated Fat 1.8 g 9%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 2 mg 0.7%

Sodium 343 mg 14.3%

Total Carbohydrates 7.3 g 2.4%

Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 9.5 g 19%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 15% Iron 16%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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