Broccoli Pesto Linguini Recipe
Broccoli Pesto Linguini has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 49.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 18.9 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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. 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 90, for Broccoli Pesto Linguini, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 19% | |
| Calories from Fat | 33% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 48% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Niacin
- Very high in Vitamin C
- Very high in Thiamin
- Very high in Calcium
- Very high in Folate
Why this is bad for you
- High in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.13 IU | 0% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Retinol | 7.5 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 6.9 mg | 11.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin D | 0.67 IU | 0.17% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0.13 mg | 9% | Top 30% | High |
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 0.67 mg | 3.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
| Folate | 29.9 mcg | 7.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 16.8 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13 mcg | 2.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.13 mg | 1.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Magnesium | 8.9 mg | 2.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Phosphorus | 46 mg | 4.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Potassium | 53.4 mg | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sodium | 97.8 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 0.27 mg | 1.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0.13 mg | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Selenium | 5.7 mcg | 8.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.59 g | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0.1 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0.1 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.1 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 0.7 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2 g | 3.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Saturated Fat | 0.73 g | 3.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 0.7 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15 g 23.1%
Saturated Fat 5.4 g 27%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 22 mg 7.3%
Sodium 726.8 mg 30.3%
Total Carbohydrates 49.1 g 16.4%
Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.6%
Sugars 2.3 g
Protein 18.9 g 37.8%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 85%
Calcium 34.9% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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